How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS220 - Recursion with subord. pack. specs results in a loop; saving canceled

/SCWM/PS_BASICS220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Recursion with subord. pack. specs results in a loop; saving canceled

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/SCWM/PS_BASICS220 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS220 indicates that there is a recursion issue with subordinate packaging specifications, which is causing a loop during the processing of packaging in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This typically occurs when the system encounters a situation where packaging specifications reference each other in a circular manner, leading to an infinite loop.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular References: The most common cause of this error is that the packaging specifications are set up in such a way that they reference each other, creating a loop. For example, Packaging Spec A references Packaging Spec B, and Packaging Spec B references Packaging Spec A.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the packaging specifications that leads to this recursion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the packaging specifications, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Packaging Specifications: Check the packaging specifications involved in the process. Look