How To Fix PPECMP312 - Reference of &1 from &1 &2 causes recursion (&4)

PPECMP312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Reference of &1 from &1 &2 causes recursion (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP312 - Reference of &1 from &1 &2 causes recursion (&4) ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP312 indicates that there is a recursion issue in the context of a reference in a program or configuration. This typically occurs when a program or function is trying to reference itself directly or indirectly, leading to an infinite loop or recursion that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPECMP312 specifically points to a situation where a reference to an object (like a class, function module, or method) is causing a recursive call. This can happen due to:
  
  Circular References: Two or more objects reference each other in a way that creates a loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of certain objects (like workflows, classes, or data elements) may lead to unintended recursive behavior.
  Programming Errors: If custom code is written incorrectly, it may inadvertently call itself or create a loop through other calls.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECMP312 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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