How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC000 - Item &1 cannot reference itself

RFM_MM_PUR_PC000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Item &1 cannot reference itself

What causes this issue?

You have entered a higher-level item that?s the same as its own item
number.

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?

Enter a higher-level item that?s not the same as the item number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC000 - Item &1 cannot reference itself ?

  The SAP error message "RFM_MM_PUR_PC000 Item &1 cannot reference itself" typically occurs in the context of purchasing or material management processes. This error indicates that there is a circular reference in the configuration or data entry, where an item is trying to reference itself, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Reference: The most common cause of this error is that an item (e.g., a material or service) is being configured or processed in such a way that it references itself. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining a bill of materials (BOM), service specifications, or in purchasing documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the item is set up in the system, leading to a self-referential loop.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a purchasing document, the user may have inadvertently selected the same item for both the main item and its component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Review