How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL222 - The characterized object must not link to itself.

CLASSIFICATION_TOOL222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 222

• Message text: The characterized object must not link to itself.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL222 - The characterized object must not link to itself. ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL222 indicates that there is an issue with the classification of an object in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that "The characterized object must not link to itself." This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a classification hierarchy or relationship where an object is incorrectly set to reference itself, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing: The most common cause of this error is that the object you are trying to classify is being set to reference itself in a classification hierarchy or relationship.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification settings or the way the objects are defined.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the classification, a user may have inadvertently linked the object to itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Relationships: Review the relationships of the object in question. Ensure that it does not reference itself. You can do this by