How To Fix CY199 - Definition of column & indirectly contains column &

CY199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Definition of column & indirectly contains column &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to define or change a column in the variable overview.
When defining the column you have entered the value category 2A or 2B.
However, the following can occur with these two value categories:
You have entered as a value a logical column that relates to the
column to be defined. This leads to recursive definition of the column
and is therefore not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value that does not relate to the column to be defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY199 - Definition of column & indirectly contains column & ?

  The SAP error message CY199, which states "Definition of column & indirectly contains column &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and data analysis tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that there is a conflict or issue with the definition of a column in a query or data model, where one column is indirectly referencing another column that is not defined correctly or is causing a circular reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The error often arises from a circular reference in the data model or query definition, where one column's definition depends on another column that, in turn, depends on the first column.
  Incorrect Column Definition: There may be an issue with how the columns are defined in the InfoProvider or query, leading to indirect dependencies that are not resolvable.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the underlying data model (like adding or modifying calculated columns)