How To Fix OQ108 - Process &1 cannot depend on itself. Entry not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Process &1 cannot depend on itself. Entry not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to make process &V1& dependent on itself. That is not
allowed.

System Response

Assignment not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ108 - Process &1 cannot depend on itself. Entry not allowed ?

  The SAP error message OQ108, which states "Process &1 cannot depend on itself. Entry not allowed," typically occurs in the context of process chains or process dependencies in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a dependency where a process is set to depend on itself, which is logically incorrect and not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Self-Dependency: You have configured a process (like a data load, transformation, or any other process) to depend on itself. This means that the process is set to wait for its own completion before it can start, which creates a circular dependency.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be a misconfiguration in the process chain where the dependencies are not set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OQ108 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Process Dependencies:
  
  Open the process chain in question.
  Review the dependencies of the process that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the process does not depend on itself. If it does, remove that dependency.
  
  
  
  Modify the Process Chain:
  
  If the process is intended to depend on another process, ensure that it is correctly configured to depend on the appropriate process instead of itself.
  You may need to adjust the sequence of processes in the chain to ensure that dependencies are logical and do not create circular references.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the process chain and try to execute it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Best Practices:
  
  Review SAP documentation or best practices regarding process chains and dependencies to ensure that you are following the recommended configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  Process Chain Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSCMON or RSCOPRO to monitor process chains and identify issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ108 error and ensure that your process chain runs smoothly without circular dependencies.