How To Fix ECM_CUST004 - Recursion for organizational unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Recursion for organizational unit &

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the organizational unit to another organizational unit
as its predecessor, as you required.
This assignment could lead to the situation whereby the organizational
unit is (directly or indirectly) its own predecessor.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_CUST004 - Recursion for organizational unit & ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST004, which indicates "Recursion for organizational unit &," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or when dealing with organizational structures in SAP. This error suggests that there is a recursive relationship in the organizational unit hierarchy, meaning that an organizational unit is indirectly or directly referencing itself, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Recursive Hierarchy: The most common cause of this error is that the organizational unit is set up in such a way that it points back to itself, either directly or through a chain of other organizational units.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configurations in the organizational structure, such as incorrect parent-child relationships.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect assignments of organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Organizational Structure: Review the organizational unit hierarchy to identify any recursive relationships. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME, OOMT) and examining the relationships between organizational units.
  Correct Relationships: If you find a recursive relationship, correct it by changing the parent or child assignments to ensure that no organizational unit points back to itself.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent the creation of recursive relationships in the future.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) to visualize and edit the organizational structure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up organizational units correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Organizational Management (OM): This is the module in SAP that deals with the structure of an organization, including the relationships between different units.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) and OOMT (Maintain Organizational Units) for managing organizational units.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the organizational structure and making necessary corrections, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.