How To Fix COCO024 - Load error (control composite & contains itself)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCO - Control Composer

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Load error (control composite & contains itself)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCO024 - Load error (control composite & contains itself) ?

  The SAP error message COCO024, which states "Load error (control composite & contains itself)," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is a circular reference in the control composite structure. This means that a control composite is referencing itself directly or indirectly, which creates a loop that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Circular Reference: The primary cause of this error is that the control composite (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects) is set up in such a way that it references itself. This can happen if:
  
  A cost center is assigned to itself as a controlling element.
  A hierarchy is incorrectly defined where a node points back to itself.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the controlling area or in the assignment of cost elements can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Composite Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the control composite in question. Ensure that it does not reference itself directly