How To Fix SRM_DIS031 - Circular & already ended

SRM_DIS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_DIS - Messages from the Service Provider for Circulars

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Circular & already ended

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SRM_DIS031 - Details

• The SAP error message SRM_DIS031 ("Circular & already ended") typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the processing of a document or transaction that involves circular references or relationships that have already been concluded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: This error often arises when there is a circular dependency in the document flow. For example, if a purchase order references a contract that in turn references the purchase order, it creates a circular reference.
  Ended Document: The error may also indicate that the document or transaction you are trying to process has already been completed or ended, and thus cannot be modified or referenced further.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues in the data that lead to this error, such as incorrect relationships between documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Relationships: Review the relationships between the documents involved. Ensure that there are no circular references. You