How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING451 - The dependency relationship, &2 is a dependency of &1, is not permitted

/SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 451

• Message text: The dependency relationship, &2 is a dependency of &1, is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING451 - The dependency relationship, &2 is a dependency of &1, is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING451 indicates that there is an issue with the dependency relationships between customizing objects in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the dependency relationship between two objects is not permitted, meaning that the system has detected an invalid or circular dependency.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of customizing or configuration objects, such as transport requests, business configuration sets, or other dependent objects. The specific causes can include:
  
  Circular Dependencies: Object A depends on Object B, and Object B also depends on Object A, creating a circular reference.
  Invalid Dependency Configuration: The configuration of dependencies between objects does not adhere to the rules defined in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are working with transport requests, there may be issues with the order of transport or the dependencies defined in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Analyze Dependencies: Check the dependency relationships between