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How To Fix BT715 - A job cannot be its own predecessor.


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BT - Background processing messages

  • Message number: 715

  • Message text: A job cannot be its own predecessor.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT715 - A job cannot be its own predecessor. ?

    Error Code: BT715

    Error Message: A job cannot be its own predecessor.


    Summary

    This error means that in the job scheduling setup, a job has been assigned as its own predecessor, which creates a logical loop and is not allowed.


    Root Causes

    • User mistakenly sets the same job as both the current job and its predecessor in job scheduling.
    • Incorrect job chain configuration where predecessor and successor jobs are not properly defined.
    • Copy-pasting or cloning job definitions without adjusting predecessor settings.
    • System or interface glitches causing job dependencies to be incorrectly saved.

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