Circular references
Updated: October 30, 2025
Description
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Circular references occur when two or more schema definitions reference each other in a way that creates a loop.
This rule applies at the API Specification level (OAS/Swagger).
Remediation
Find and remove the circular reference in the schema. Design schemas to avoid circular references from the start.
This error can also be caused by missing or unresolvable references.