How To Fix MC597 - View & cannot be used as a base object simultaneously

MC597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 597

• Message text: View & cannot be used as a base object simultaneously

What causes this issue?

This error message can occur in the following scenario:
A CDS view defines an association that uses the CDS view itself as an
association target (a self association). In the CDS view, it is not
possible to use this association in a path expression that is
transformed to a join expression.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC597 - Details

• The SAP error message MC597 ("View & cannot be used as a base object simultaneously") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Logistics modules when there is an attempt to use a view as both a base object and a derived object in a way that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Conflicting Object Usage: The view you are trying to use is already being utilized as a base object in another context, which prevents it from being used simultaneously in the current operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the same view is being referenced in multiple places, leading to conflicts.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may have inconsistencies or conflicts that prevent the view from being used as intended.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC597 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Usage:
  
  Review the usage of the