How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA052 - Invalid entry - the new substitution leads to a cycle in the network

/SAPAPO/RBA052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Invalid entry - the new substitution leads to a cycle in the network

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA052 - Invalid entry - the new substitution leads to a cycle in the network ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA052 Invalid entry - the new substitution leads to a cycle in the network typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a substitution in the planning network. This error indicates that the substitution you are trying to set up would create a circular reference, which is not allowed in the planning network.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The primary cause of this error is that the new substitution you are trying to create would lead to a situation where an item substitutes for another item, which in turn substitutes back to the original item, creating a loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be existing substitutions that are incorrectly configured, leading to a cycle when a new substitution is added.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the master data or configuration that are causing the system to misinterpret the relationships