How To Fix EIT_ACTIVATION004 - Circular activation step dependencies detected

EIT_ACTIVATION004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_ACTIVATION - Exten Item Templates: Activation Order Determination

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Circular activation step dependencies detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_ACTIVATION004 - Circular activation step dependencies detected ?

  The SAP error message EIT_ACTIVATION004 indicates that there are circular dependencies in the activation steps of a transport request or a business object. This typically occurs when the activation sequence of objects is interdependent in a way that creates a loop, preventing the system from determining a valid order for activation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependencies: The most common cause is that two or more objects are dependent on each other in a circular manner. For example, Object A depends on Object B, and Object B also depends on Object A.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the objects or the way they are linked can lead to circular dependencies.
  Transport Request Issues: If multiple transport requests are involved, they may have dependencies that create a circular reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze the dependencies of the objects involved. Look for any circular references.
  Modify Object Dependencies: If