How To Fix OD880 - Source combination &1 with &2 already used. Circle detected.

OD880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Source combination &1 with &2 already used. Circle detected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD880 - Source combination &1 with &2 already used. Circle detected. ?

  The SAP error message OD880 indicates that there is a circular dependency in the source combination you are trying to use. This typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting scenarios where certain combinations of source data (like cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units) are already linked in a way that creates a loop or cycle.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The primary cause of this error is that the source combination you are trying to create or modify is already in use in a way that creates a circular reference. For example, if Source A is dependent on Source B, and Source B is also dependent on Source A, this creates a circular dependency.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or unintended configurations in your planning setup that lead to this situation.
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the master data can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Circular