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Using the Recursion Assistant
Open the window by selecting
Recursions, or cyclic errors, are infinite loops of product structures, where an item reports to itself or one of its lower-level child items. They're usually discovered when a multi-level structure report fails.
The Recursion Assistant examines your PLM database for recursions in structures and source lists, and present options for identifying the true parent item.
The Recursion Assistant allows you to update items that were previously released. Back up your database before using this tool, and verify your results after breaking any recursions.
To ensure data integrity, you should be the only user logged into the system while running an audit.
The Recursion Assistant menu command is only visible to users who (1) are using a computer with Microsoft .NET 4.0E framework (or higher) installed, and (2) have a Role that has been assigned the Manage as administrator permission.
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Click on the menu and select the command to close all part, document and change form records before you begin.
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Click on the menu and select the command, which opens the Recursion Assistant window.
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Click the Start button to begin the audit. The test results will display Completed if no problems are discovered, and you can exit the Recursion Assistant.
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The Recursion Assistant may offer you opportunities to improve your data. Select the desired outcome for each set of results, click the OK button, and the Recursion Assistant will make the necessary updates.
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