How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG156 - &1 between &2 and &3 causes recursion and is not allowed

/PLMI/PPEENG156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPEENG -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: &1 between &2 and &3 causes recursion and is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG156 - &1 between &2 and &3 causes recursion and is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG156 &1 between &2 and &3 causes recursion and is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve recursive relationships.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a recursive dependency in the planning process. Specifically, it means that the system has detected a situation where a planning object (like a product or a resource) is indirectly referencing itself through a series of relationships. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Bill of Materials (BOM): If a BOM is defined in such a way that it references itself directly or indirectly.
  Routing: If a routing step refers back to a previous step in a way that creates a loop.
  Planning Hierarchies: If there are circular dependencies in the planning hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to identify and eliminate the recursive relationships. Here are some