How To Fix CY197 - You cannot refer to the column which you are presently defining

CY197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 197

• Message text: You cannot refer to the column which you are presently defining

What causes this issue?

The name of the column whose formula you are maintaining may not be
part of the formula itself.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY197 - You cannot refer to the column which you are presently defining ?

  The SAP error message CY197, which states "You cannot refer to the column which you are presently defining," typically occurs in the context of defining or modifying a characteristic or key figure in a SAP BW (Business Warehouse) InfoObject or during the creation of a query in SAP BW/BI.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to reference a column (characteristic or key figure) within its own definition. For example, if you are trying to create a calculated key figure or a formula that includes the key figure you are currently defining, SAP does not allow this because it creates a circular reference.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic or key figure you are working on. Ensure that you are not trying to reference it within its own definition.
  
  
  Use Different Key Figures: If you need to perform calculations, consider using other key figures or