How To Fix MI_MSD066 - Dependency refers to current MCD; correct your entry

MI_MSD066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MSD - MI: Mobile Solution Descriptor (MSD) Messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Dependency refers to current MCD; correct your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI_MSD066 - Dependency refers to current MCD; correct your entry ?

  The SAP error message MI_MSD066 ("Dependency refers to current MCD; correct your entry") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Master Data Management when there is an issue with the configuration of dependencies in the Material Master or related data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a circular reference or an incorrect dependency setup in the Material Master data. Specifically, it indicates that a dependency is incorrectly pointing to the current Material Configuration Data (MCD), which is not allowed. This can happen if:
  
  You have defined a dependency that refers back to itself.
  The configuration of the dependencies is not set up correctly.
  There are inconsistencies in the data entries related to the material configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MI_MSD066 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies defined for the material in question. Ensure that none of them refer back to the current MCD or create a circular reference.
  
  
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