How To Fix GK274 - The item &1 may not be defined recursively

GK274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 274

• Message text: The item &1 may not be defined recursively

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create item &V1& recursively in the FS item
hierarchy. The system does not allow this. If it did,
the item would contain itself within the FS item hierarchies.
This error could occur an item hierarchy other than the one
in which you are currently trying to insert an item.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK274 - The item &1 may not be defined recursively ?

  The SAP error message GK274 ("The item &1 may not be defined recursively") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost elements or cost centers. This error indicates that there is an attempt to define a cost item (like a cost element or cost center) in a way that creates a recursive relationship, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Recursive Definition: You are trying to define a cost item (e.g., a cost center or cost element) that references itself directly or indirectly. For example, if a cost center is set up to allocate costs to itself, it creates a loop that SAP cannot process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect configuration in the cost element or cost center hierarchy that leads to a recursive relationship.
  Data Entry Error: A mistake in data entry where the