How To Fix B1517 - Predecessor & exists

B1517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Predecessor & exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1517 - Predecessor & exists ?

  The SAP error message B1517 ("Predecessor & exists") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when you are trying to create or modify a task or activity that has a predecessor relationship defined, but the predecessor task is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Predecessor: The predecessor task or activity you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Task ID: There may be a typo or incorrect ID used for the predecessor task.
  Deleted or Inactive Task: The predecessor task may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be issues with the project structure or hierarchy that prevent the predecessor from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Predecessor ID: Check the predecessor task ID you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Task Status: Ensure that the predecessor task is active and has not