Error: The object you specified could not be copied because it creates a circular reference when c (NETIQKB54090)

fact
Directory and Resource Administrator 7.x

symptom
Error: "The object you specified could not be copied because it creates a circular reference" when copying an ActiveView

symptom
Cannot create ActiveViews with rules that include other ActiveView(s)

symptom
Error when copying an ActiveView

cause

It is possible to create or copy an ActiveView that uses rules that include the rules found in other ActiveViews.  When you create a rule that uses a wildcard, it is possible that the ActiveView you are creating or copying would be included in the rule within the same ActiveView, which creates a circular reference.

For example, if you are creating a rule that includes all ActiveViews that begin with the letter "A," and you name the new or copied ActiveView begining with the letter "A," this scenario will occur.

If you create a rule that includes all ActiveViews, this scenario can also occur.

fix
If you are attempting to create or copy an ActiveView that includes the rules of all other ActiveViews, consider creating rules that include all objects in the managed domains instead to avoid creating a circular reference.

Formerly known as NETIQKB54090