How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG228 - An entity cannot use itself as a child entity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 228

• Message text: An entity cannot use itself as a child entity

What causes this issue?

The parent and child entity of a composition cannot be the same entity.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use a different child entity in the composition.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG228 - An entity cannot use itself as a child entity ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG228 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a data model or entity definition in the SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when an entity is incorrectly defined to reference itself as a child entity, which is not allowed in the context of hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the entity relationships within the data model. This can happen if:
  
  An entity is defined in such a way that it attempts to include itself as a child in its own hierarchy.
  There is a mistake in the configuration or coding where the parent-child relationship is incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Entity Definitions: Check the definition of the entity that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not reference itself as a child entity. 
  
  
  Correct Hierarchical Relationships: If the entity is meant