How To Fix FINRE_UI_01009 - Rule &1 has a circular dependency with &2.

FINRE_UI_01009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINRE_UI_01 - Message Class of Substitution Rule

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Rule &1 has a circular dependency with &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINRE_UI_01009 - Rule &1 has a circular dependency with &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINRE_UI_01009 indicates that there is a circular dependency between two rules in the Financial Reporting (FINRE) module. This typically occurs when one rule references another rule, which in turn references the first rule, creating a loop that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The primary cause of this error is the existence of a circular reference between two or more rules. For example, if Rule A references Rule B, and Rule B references Rule A, the system cannot determine the order of execution.
  Incorrect Rule Configuration: The rules may have been configured incorrectly, leading to unintended dependencies.
  Changes in Rule Definitions: If rules were modified or new rules were added without properly checking for dependencies, this could lead to circular references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Circular References: Review the rules involved in the error message. Check the dependencies of each rule to identify where the circular reference occurs.
  Modify Rule Definitions: Once the circular