How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL021 - Formula/condition &1 &2 &3 &4 contains cycle

/SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Formula/condition &1 &2 &3 &4 contains cycle

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/SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL021 indicates that there is a cycle in the formula or condition defined in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This typically occurs when the logic defined in the formula references itself directly or indirectly, leading to an infinite loop or recursion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cyclic Reference: The most common cause of this error is a cyclic reference in the formula or condition. For example, if Formula A references Formula B, and Formula B references Formula A, this creates a cycle.
  Incorrect Logic: The logic defined in the formulas may not be set up correctly, leading to unintended references.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the warehouse management processes that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Formulas: Check the formulas or conditions referenced in the error message. Look for any direct or indirect references that may create a cycle.
  Modify Logic: If you identify a cyclic reference, modify the logic