How To Fix CNV_MBT_PCL016 - ID &2 for predecessor activity is not valid

CNV_MBT_PCL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_PCL - Messages related to the DMIS PCL Class Library

• Message number: 016

• Message text: ID &2 for predecessor activity is not valid

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CNV_MBT_PCL016 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_PCL016 with ID &2 indicates that there is an issue with a predecessor activity in a conversion or migration project. This error typically arises during the execution of a migration or data conversion process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_MBT_PCL016 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Predecessor Activity: The predecessor activity specified in the migration project is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not valid in the current context.
  Incorrect Sequence: The activities are not sequenced correctly, meaning that the predecessor activity must be completed before the current activity can be executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the migration project that prevent the predecessor activity from being recognized as valid.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the predecessor activity from being executed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_MBT_PCL016 error, you