How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE015 - Item: Type &1 document &2 item number &3 event id &4 is part of a loop

PPE_MESSAGE015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Item: Type &1 document &2 item number &3 event id &4 is part of a loop

What causes this issue?

Two hierarchies can be defined for pricing and payment events using the
<ZK>Referenced Event Identifier</> and <ZK>Referenced Event Identifier 2
</>. The order defined by both hierarchies must be free of loops. The
system determined that the item is part of a loop.

System Response

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?

Correct the references.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE015 - Item: Type &1 document &2 item number &3 event id &4 is part of a loop ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE015 indicates that there is a loop detected in the processing of a specific item in a document. This typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Execution (PPE) when the system identifies that an item is being processed in a circular manner, which can lead to infinite loops or inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The loop can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Circular Dependencies: There may be a circular dependency in the production process, where an item references itself or another item in a way that creates a loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the production process, such as routing or bill of materials (BOM), may be set up incorrectly, leading to loops.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) that cause the system to misinterpret the relationships between items.
  Custom Code: If there are custom