How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG170 - Cycle found in rule execution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Cycle found in rule execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG170 - Cycle found in rule execution ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG170 ("Cycle found in rule execution") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Data Management (FDM) or similar applications that utilize rules for data processing. This error indicates that there is a circular reference in the rules defined for data processing, which prevents the system from executing the rules correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a circular dependency in the rules or calculations defined in the FDT (Financial Data Transformation) framework. This means that one rule is dependent on another rule, which in turn is dependent on the first rule, creating a loop. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Rule Configuration: Rules may be incorrectly set up to reference each other in a way that creates a cycle.
  Complex Rule Logic: In complex scenarios where multiple rules interact, it can be easy to inadvertently create a cycle.
  Changes in Rule Definitions: Modifications to existing rules without