How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE149 - The chain of follow-up products is recursive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: The chain of follow-up products is recursive

What causes this issue?

A follow-up product has, in turn, been assigned to the follow-up
product. It is possible that this has been assigned a further follow-up
product, and so on.

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

However, one of the follow-up products in this chain is identical to the
discontinued product

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter another follow-up product or cancel it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE149 - The chain of follow-up products is recursive ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE149, which states "The chain of follow-up products is recursive," 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 relationships, meaning that a product is set to follow up to another product that eventually leads back to itself, creating an infinite loop.
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The most common cause of this error is a circular reference in the follow-up product configuration. For example, if Product A follows up to Product B, and Product B follows up to Product A, this creates a recursive loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can also happen due to incorrect or incomplete configuration of product relationships in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have introduced inconsistencies or circular references that were not present in the original data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Follow-Up Products: Check the follow-up product settings for the affected products. Ensure that there are no circular references. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and reviewing the follow-up product relationships.
  Correct Relationships: If you identify a circular reference, you will need to correct the relationships. This may involve removing or changing the follow-up product assignments to ensure that they do not lead back to the original product.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent circular references from being created in the future. This can be done through custom validation rules or by using standard SAP functionality.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing product relationships and follow-up products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing follow-up products.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the product relationships function as intended.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP product management for further assistance.