How To Fix ECM_CUST013 - Recursion for phase &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Recursion for phase &

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the phase to another phase as its predecessor, as you
required. This is because this assignment could lead to the situation
whereby the phase 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_CUST013 - Recursion for phase & ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST013, which indicates "Recursion for phase &," typically occurs during the execution of a transport request or during the activation of a business configuration or customizing activity. This error suggests that there is a recursive call happening in the configuration or transport process, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recursive Configuration: The error often arises when a configuration or customizing activity is trying to call itself or is dependent on another configuration that eventually leads back to the original configuration.
  Transport Request Issues: If there are transport requests that are interdependent or incorrectly sequenced, it can lead to recursion.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code that inadvertently creates a loop in the configuration or activation process, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings to ensure that there are no circular dependencies. Look for any settings that might be referencing themselves or creating a loop.
  Transport Sequence: Ensure that