Vicious circle in formula &3 with other formulas in area &2, layout &1

Message type: E = Error

Message class: AIS_STDREP - Messages for Standard Reporting on Results Database

Message number: 213

Message text: Vicious circle in formula &3 with other formulas in area &2, layout &1



What causes this issue?

Formula &V3& contains a formula as a variable. However, this formula is
dependent on other formulas in display area &V2& and cannot be solved.


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?

Change the formulas in the layout so that the sequence in which they are
solved is clearly defined.


Procedure for System Administrators


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