How To Fix CE076 - Method is recursive: Basic formula & refers to itself

CE076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Method is recursive: Basic formula & refers to itself

What causes this issue?

The method is created using formula &V1& as its basic formula. At
the same time, formula &V1& is used as an origin for a characteristic.
As a result of this, the method becomes recursive.

How to fix this error?

Please enter another origin for the characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE076 - Method is recursive: Basic formula & refers to itself ?

  The SAP error message CE076, which states "Method is recursive: Basic formula & refers to itself," typically occurs in the context of SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a basic formula is defined in such a way that it references itself, either directly or indirectly. This creates a recursive loop that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Reference: The basic formula is defined in a way that it includes its own name or references itself in its calculation logic.
  Indirect Reference: The formula may reference another formula or method that, in turn, references the original formula, creating a circular dependency.
  Incorrect Logic: The logic used in defining the formula may be flawed, leading to unintended self-references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Formula: Check the definition of the basic formula to ensure that it does not reference itself directly or indirectly. Look for any circular references in the logic.
  Modify the Logic: If the formula is intended to perform calculations based on