How To Fix DO552 - > Cycle at level &

DO552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: > Cycle at level &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO552 - > Cycle at level & ?

  The SAP error message DO552, which indicates "Cycle at level &," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP). This error suggests that there is a circular dependency in the bill of materials (BOM) or routing, which prevents the system from calculating the requirements correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The most common cause of this error is a circular reference in the BOM or routing. For example, if material A is dependent on material B, and material B is also dependent on material A, it creates a cycle that the system cannot resolve.
  Incorrect BOM Structure: If the BOM is not structured correctly, it can lead to cycles. This can happen if components are incorrectly defined or if there are multiple levels of BOMs that reference each other.
  Routing Issues: Similar to BOMs, if the routing has circular references, it can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOM and Routing: Check the