How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD117 - Loop creation: date &1 already used as preceding date

WRF_PRC_SCD117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Loop creation: date &1 already used as preceding date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD117 - Loop creation: date &1 already used as preceding date ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD117 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a loop in the scheduling of dates for a particular process. Specifically, the message states that the date specified (denoted as &1) is already being used as a preceding date in the scheduling sequence, which can lead to conflicts or circular references in the scheduling logic.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the context of scheduling or planning processes within SAP, particularly in the areas of:
  
  Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
  Demand Management
  Production Planning (PP)
  Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  
  The root cause of this error can be attributed to:
  
  Date Overlap: The specified date is already assigned as a preceding date for another process or activity, leading to a conflict.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the planning parameters or master data that define how dates are sequenced.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the scheduling or planning data can lead