How To Fix DO339 - Data element defined recursively

DO339 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 339

• Message text: Data element defined recursively

What causes this issue?

A <DS:TX.DDDOK_DTEL>data element</> must not be defined recursively -
that is, it must not <DS:TX.DDDOC_REFTYPE>reference</> any other
<DS:TX.DDDOC_DDTYP>type</> (data element, structure, table type) that,
in turn, directly or indirectly references or uses the data element.
You have defined the data element recursively.

System Response

Remove this recursivity in the definition of the data element. For
example, you can reference another type that does not directly or
indirectly reference or use the data element.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO339 - Data element defined recursively ?

  The SAP error message DO339, which states "Data element defined recursively," typically occurs when there is a recursive definition in the data element or structure definition in the ABAP Dictionary. This means that a data element is defined in such a way that it refers back to itself, either directly or indirectly, which creates a loop that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recursive Definition: The most common cause is that a data element or structure is defined in a way that it references itself. For example, if a structure contains a field that is of the same structure type, it leads to a recursive definition.
  Incorrect Data Element Usage: Sometimes, a data element might be incorrectly used in a table or structure definition, leading to this error.
  Copy-Paste Errors: If a developer copies and pastes definitions without properly adjusting references, it can lead to recursive definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Element Definitions: Check the definition of the