How To Fix VSH_APPL_LOG005 - Reflexive assignments are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSH_APPL_LOG - Message Class for Error Logs in Customer Hierarchy

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Reflexive assignments are not permitted

&CAUSE& The customer you wish to file in the hierarchy already appears
in a higher-level position in the hierarchy. &SYSTEM_RESPONSE& The
system cannot assign the customer, as this would cause a loop in the
system. (Example: A is assigned to B, B is assigned to A). &WHAT_TO_DO&
If you wish to assign this customer in this position, you must first
remove him from the higher-level position. &SYS_ADMIN&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG005 - Reflexive assignments are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG005 with the description "Reflexive assignments are not permitted" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with assignment of characteristics in a configuration model. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a reflexive assignment, which is not allowed. A reflexive assignment occurs when a characteristic is assigned to itself, which can lead to logical inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that a characteristic is being assigned to itself in a dependency or assignment. For example, if you have a characteristic A and you try to create a dependency that assigns A to A, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant configuration model where the relationships between characteristics are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Assignments: Check the assignments and dependencies in your configuration model. Ensure that no characteristic is being assigned to itself. 
  Correct Dependencies: If you find any reflexive assignments, modify them to ensure that characteristics are only assigned to other characteristics or values, not to themselves.
  Use Valid Relationships: Ensure that the relationships between characteristics are valid and logical. If you need to create complex dependencies, consider using other characteristics or values that do not lead to self-referencing.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the configuration behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for Variant Configuration for more details on how to set up characteristics and dependencies correctly.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to manage your configuration settings.
  Debugging: If the error persists and you cannot find the reflexive assignment, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the assignment is being made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your configuration model is set up correctly without reflexive assignments.