How To Fix PMMO_MM_INTEGRATION037 - Material doc. posting may cause recursive chain between &1 &2 and &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_MM_INTEGRATION - Messages for PMMO Integration with MM-IM

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Material doc. posting may cause recursive chain between &1 &2 and &3 &4

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

What causes this issue?

The recursive check limit, as defined in customizing, has been reached.
A recursive goods issue chain may occur if this material document is
posted.

System Response

The <ZK>recursive level </>field in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.M_TPMMO_MM_CONFG>Configure Client Specific Setting for
Integration</> is used to limit the number of levels the system will
search for previous goods issues to avoid a cyclical recursive goods
issue chain between sending and receiving replenishment elements. It is
evaluated when the <AB>PMMO_CONSUMPTION </>table is modified during a
goods issue posting or during
<DS:GLOS.FA163E21D4181EEAA6BD14CE1A5BC51D>reshuffling</>.

How to fix this error?

The <ZK>recursive level</> field in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.M_TPMMO_MM_CONFG>Configure Client Specific Setting for
Integration</> can be modified to increase the number of levels
searched. If no recursive level is maintained, the system will not
search additional levels.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE PMMO_MMI_CUSTOMIZABLE_MSG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
This message is displayed during the check cycle. It is is not
displayedduring the save cycle and is saved in the application log
<DS:TRAN.SLG1>SLG1</>:
Object: PMMO_MM
Subobject: GOODS_MOVEMENT'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_MM_INTEGRATION037 - Material doc. posting may cause recursive chain between &1 &2 and &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_MM_INTEGRATION037 indicates that there is a potential recursive chain in the material document posting process. This typically occurs when there are interdependencies between different materials or processes that could lead to a circular reference, which SAP does not allow to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Circular Dependencies: There are materials or processes that reference each other in a way that creates a loop. For example, if Material A is dependent on Material B, and Material B is dependent on Material A, this creates a recursive chain.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the materials or the processes in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to unintended dependencies.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with how batches are linked or managed between materials.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues with the document flow in the system, where the posting of one document affects another in a way that creates a loop.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Analyze Dependencies: Review the materials involved in the error message (indicated by &1, &2, &3, &4) to identify any circular dependencies. Check the BOM (Bill of Materials), routing, or any other configuration that may link these materials.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the materials is correct. This includes checking the material master data, BOMs, and routing to ensure there are no unintended links.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is involved, verify the batch settings and ensure that there are no circular references in batch assignments.
  
  
  Document Flow: Review the document flow for the materials involved. Ensure that the postings are being done in the correct sequence and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again. Monitor the system for any related issues.
  
  
  Seek Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration and dependencies in your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CS03 (Display BOM), or CO03 (Display Production Order) to analyze the materials and their configurations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PMMO_MM_INTEGRATION037 error in your SAP system.