How To Fix MI_MGMT116 - Object cannot be assigned recursively

MI_MGMT116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Object cannot be assigned recursively

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MI_MGMT116 - Details

• The SAP error message MI_MGMT116, which states "Object cannot be assigned recursively," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when there is an attempt to assign a material or object to itself, either directly or indirectly. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of material master records, or when dealing with stock transfer processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Recursive Assignment: The system detects that an object (like a material or a storage location) is being assigned to itself, either directly or through a chain of assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configurations in the material master or related settings that lead to this recursive assignment.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to the system interpreting the assignment as recursive.
  
  
  Solution:
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