Error circular dependency while updating an asset tree with formulas in a workbook.

[karen]

 

I created an asset tree in data lab via a csv and added formulas via data lab and pushed it into a workbook. It is not a global asset tree.
When I want to modify my asset tree in the same workbook I get the error message below. It has this error message for every formula. When I redefine the formula and insert in data lab, it does pass it to the next formula.

What is the best way to update my existing asset tree in my workbook? I want to add new signals as well as formulas. .insert and .visualize work, but .push gives this error message(s).

 

[Mark Derbecker]

The error is telling you that something in your formula hierarchy is circular. I.e., A depends on B which (in some fashion) depends on A.

Start with the `MO-GewichtZandBoven` signal and try to determine the nature of the circular dependency.

[karen]

This is the formula: how can I check this?

[Mark Derbecker]

Keep exploring the dependencies (starting with "Measurement of HWS_Vormen MO_GewichtZandBoven") until you spot a reference back to "MO_GewichtZandBoven"

[karen]

"measurement of HWS_Vormen MO_GewichtZandBoven" is the original signal

[Mark Derbecker]

You're getting the error when you're trying to push, so make sure that the modifications you're making to your tree don't have a mistake. I think the error is telling you that you've mistakenly set "MO_GewichtZandBoven" as the dependency of "MO_GewichtZandBoven" (instead of setting "Measurement of HWS_Vormen MO_GewichtZandBoven" as the dependency).

Looking at the Seeq Formula window won't help because the error is happening before you're actually able to get it pushed.

[karen]

I did not change anything on this signal before my push. This signal was already like this in my asset tree. I wanted to add another signal. I was able to select my asset tree, add new items (.insert) and visualize, but get this error message when I try to push.

[Mark Derbecker]

I can't explain it then... I recommend just reducing the number of things you're trying to do prior to pushing to try to isolate the problem. There's a chance it's somehow a bug, so if you're still stuck I think the next step would be to log a support ticket.

[karen]

Ok, thanks for the feedback. Can you still confirm that it should normally be possible to make changes to an asset tree in an existing workbook.

In my last test I tried to add only 2 assets: (no signals and no formulas)

 

[Mark Derbecker]

Yes absolutely-- you pull the tree into Seeq Data Lab, make changes and then push it. That's a very common workflow.

[karen]

Ok, thanks