How To Fix MA566 - Recursiveness due to & & (owner & &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Recursiveness due to & & (owner & &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA566 - Recursiveness due to & & (owner & &) ?

  The SAP error message MA566 indicates a problem related to recursiveness in the context of material master data or similar structures. This error typically arises when there is a circular reference in the configuration or data setup, which can prevent the system from processing the data correctly.
  Cause:
  The error message MA566 is triggered when the system detects a recursive relationship in the data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Material Master Data: If a material is set up in such a way that it references itself directly or indirectly through other materials or configurations.
  Bill of Materials (BOM): If a BOM references itself or if components of a BOM reference back to the parent material in a circular manner.
  Routing: Similar issues can occur in routing definitions where operations or sequences reference back to themselves.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA566 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Circular Reference:
  
  Review the material master data, BOM, or routing definitions associated with the error message.
  Check for any direct or indirect references that may create a loop.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Modify the material master, BOM, or routing to eliminate the circular reference.
  Ensure that no material or component references itself or creates a loop through other materials.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CS03 (Display BOM), or CA03 (Display Routing) to analyze the data.
  Check the structure and relationships to identify where the recursion occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  You may need to reprocess any transactions that were affected by the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data, BOM, and routing configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to the MA566 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By carefully analyzing the data and correcting any circular references, you should be able to resolve the MA566 error and ensure smooth processing in your SAP environment.