How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE148 - The specified follow-up product results in recursiveness

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The specified follow-up product results in recursiveness

What causes this issue?

You have entered a follow-up product. However, the BOM explosion for the
follow-up product leads to the discontinued product, resulting in
unpermissible recursiveness.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter another follow-up product or cancel the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE148 - The specified follow-up product results in recursiveness ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE148, which states "The specified follow-up product results in recursiveness," typically occurs in the context of product management or material master data in SAP. This error indicates that there is a circular reference in the follow-up product configuration, meaning that the follow-up product you are trying to set up refers back to itself or creates a loop in the product hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The follow-up product you are trying to assign is already linked to another product that eventually leads back to the original product, creating a recursive loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product relationships may have been set up incorrectly, leading to unintended references.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the product master records, such as incorrect entries or missing relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Relationships: Check the relationships between the products involved. Ensure that the follow-up product does not reference the original product or any other product that leads back to it.
  Correct Configuration: If you find any circular references, modify the product relationships to eliminate the recursion. This may involve changing the follow-up product or reconfiguring the product hierarchy.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the material master records to ensure that all entries are correct and that there are no unintended links.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on product management and material master data to understand the correct setup and configuration of product relationships.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product relationships are correctly configured without recursion.