How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON032 - Circle in parent relation. Service &1 points to this service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Circle in parent relation. Service &1 points to this service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON032 - Circle in parent relation. Service &1 points to this service ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON032 with the description "Circle in parent relation. Service &1 points to this service" typically indicates that there is a circular dependency in the service hierarchy. This means that a service is incorrectly configured to reference itself, either directly or indirectly, creating a loop in the parent-child relationship.
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The most common cause of this error is that a service is set as a parent of itself, either directly or through a chain of other services. For example, if Service A is a parent of Service B, and Service B is a parent of Service A, this creates a circular reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can happen due to incorrect configuration during the setup of services in the SAP system, where the relationships between services are not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Service Hierarchy: Review the configuration of the services involved. Look for the service mentioned in the error message (Service &1) and check its parent-child relationships.
  Correct Relationships: Ensure that no service is set as its own parent or that there are no indirect circular references. You may need to adjust the parent-child relationships to eliminate the circular dependency.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SOAMANAGER or SPRO to navigate to the service configuration and check the relationships.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for service configuration and hierarchy management to understand how to properly set up services.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on service configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the circular dependency issue and eliminate the error message.