How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON114 - A Communication Assembly cannot reference itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 114

• Message text: A Communication Assembly cannot reference itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON114 - A Communication Assembly cannot reference itself ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON114 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the communication assembly setup within the SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when a communication assembly is attempting to reference itself, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a circular reference in the configuration of communication assemblies. This can happen if:
  
  A communication assembly is incorrectly configured to include itself as a part of its own definition.
  There is a misconfiguration in the dependencies or references between different communication assemblies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S_UNIFIED_CON114 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Communication Assembly Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings of the communication assembly that is causing the error.
  Ensure that it does not reference itself in any of its components or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Look at the dependencies and references of the communication assembly.
  Make sure that it only references other communication assemblies and not itself.
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If you find that the communication assembly is referencing itself, modify the configuration to remove this self-reference.
  Save the changes and try to activate or use the communication assembly again.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication assembly to ensure that it functions correctly without the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the configuration for future reference and to help prevent similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.