How To Fix DMU401 - Node &1 creates recursiveness in PVS

DMU401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Node &1 creates recursiveness in PVS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU401 - Node &1 creates recursiveness in PVS ?

  The SAP error message DMU401 ("Node &1 creates recursiveness in PVS") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Data Migration Workbench or when working with the Product Variant Configuration (PVC) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a recursive relationship in the Product Variant Structure (PVS) that is causing issues during processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a node (or variant) in the configuration structure references itself directly or indirectly, creating a loop. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: A configuration node is set up to reference itself, either directly or through a chain of other nodes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model that lead to recursive relationships.
  Modeling Errors: During the modeling of product variants, a mistake may have been made in defining dependencies or relationships between nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMU401 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Configuration: Check the configuration of the