How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS272 - Out relation refers to itself

/SAPAPO/OM_TS272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Out relation refers to itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS272 - Out relation refers to itself ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS272 Out relation refers to itself typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with the master data of a product or a resource. This error indicates that there is a circular reference in the relationships defined for a particular object, such as a product or a resource.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a situation where an object (e.g., a product) is defined to have an "out" relationship that points back to itself, creating a loop. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationships between products or resources may have been incorrectly set up in the master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have introduced circular references.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently created a relationship that points back to the same object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which