Message type: E = Error
Message class: CE - CAPP messages
Message number: 156
Message text: The method becomes recursive if you specify this origin
An characteristic origin which you have entered causes the method
structure to be recursive.
The cursor is positioned on the element which causes the recursivity.
Enter another origin for the characteristic.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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CE156
- The method becomes recursive if you specify this origin ?The SAP error message CE156, which states "The method becomes recursive if you specify this origin," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules where you are defining or modifying methods for calculating values, such as contribution margins or other financial metrics.
Cause: This error arises when you attempt to define a method that references itself directly or indirectly, leading to a recursive loop. In other words, the method you are trying to create or modify is set up in such a way that it would call itself repeatedly, which is not allowed in SAP's calculation logic.
Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Review the Method Definition: Check the method you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it does not reference itself directly or indirectly. Look for any circular references in the calculations. Modify the Logic: If you find that the method is indeed recursive, you will
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