How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG224 - Recursive cross-references not allowed

/SAPAPO/DC_MSG224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Recursive cross-references not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG224 - Recursive cross-references not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG224 Recursive cross-references not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to the configuration of master data, particularly in the context of planning books, data views, or key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a recursive cross-reference in the configuration of key figures or planning books. This means that a key figure is defined in such a way that it references itself, either directly or indirectly through other key figures. This can happen if:
  
  A key figure is set to calculate its value based on another key figure that, in turn, references the original key figure.
  There are circular dependencies in the planning book or data view configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Key Figure Definitions:
  
  Check the definitions of the key figures involved in the planning book or data view. Ensure that no key