How To Fix KW470 - A template cannot be inserted into itself

KW470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 470

• Message text: A template cannot be inserted into itself

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert a template into itself. This is not possible.

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?

Choose another template in which to insert it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW470 - A template cannot be inserted into itself ?

  The SAP error message KW470, which states "A template cannot be inserted into itself," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a template in SAP that references itself, either directly or indirectly. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with planning templates in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP does not allow a template to include itself as a component. This is to prevent circular references, which can lead to infinite loops or logical inconsistencies in data processing. 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Template References: Review the template you are trying to insert and ensure that it does not reference itself. Look for any direct or indirect references that may lead back to the original template.
  
  
  Modify Template Structure: If you find that the template is indeed referencing itself, you will