How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION152 - Cannot link as relationship with &1 results in a loop

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Cannot link as relationship with &1 results in a loop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION152 - Cannot link as relationship with &1 results in a loop ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION152 indicates that there is an attempt to create a relationship between two entities (such as legal transactions, business partners, or other objects) that would result in a circular reference or loop. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system detects that linking the two entities would create a situation where one entity indirectly references itself through a chain of relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to establish a relationship that would create a loop. For example, if Entity A is linked to Entity B, and you try to link Entity B back to Entity A, it creates a circular reference.
  Incorrect Relationship Definition: The relationships defined in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to unintended loops.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing relationships that are not properly defined or cleaned up, causing conflicts when new relationships are attempted.
  
  
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