How To Fix EC105 - Recursive menu definitions are not possible

EC105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Recursive menu definitions are not possible

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter the same menu as a sub-menu of the menu, but
this is not allowed, since menus cannot contain themselves. (Indirect
recursion, e.g. menu 1 contains menu 2 contains menu 1, is not
permitted either.)

System Response

Recursive menu definitions are rejected.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC105 - Recursive menu definitions are not possible ?

  The SAP error message EC105, which states "Recursive menu definitions are not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a menu structure that references itself, either directly or indirectly. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining custom menus in SAP GUI or when configuring roles and authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the creation of a menu item that points back to itself or to another menu that eventually leads back to the original menu. This creates a recursive loop, which is not allowed in SAP menu definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Menu Definitions: Check the menu definitions you have created. Look for any menu items that may be referencing themselves or creating a loop with other menu items.
  
  
  Modify Menu Structure: If you find any recursive references, modify the menu structure to eliminate the recursion. Ensure that each menu item points to