How To Fix PIC01076 - Circular relationship found in database


PIC01076 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

  • Message number: 076

  • Message text: Circular relationship found in database

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  • What causes this issue?

    During the creation of the restricted interchangeability of &V1& to
    &V2&, the recursion check has found a circular relationship in the
    database (table MSUBST).

    System Response

    For analysis purposes, view the graphical path that the system has
    determined to be the cause of the circular relationship:
    <DS:REPO.DISPLNET>Execute Function</>

    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?

    Use this transaction to delete the entry causing the recursion in the
    database.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01076 - Circular relationship found in database ?
    The SAP error message PIC01076, which indicates a "Circular relationship found in database," typically arises in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as bill of materials (BOMs), routing, or classification data. This error occurs when there is a circular reference in the relationships between objects, meaning that one object indirectly refers back to itself through a series of relationships.
    
    Cause: Circular References: The most common cause is that two or more objects reference each other in a way that creates a loop. For example, if Object A references Object B, and Object B references Object A, this creates a circular relationship. Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to unintended circular references. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have been imported with incorrect relationships. Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the system can lead to circular dependencies.
    Solution: Identify the Circular

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