How To Fix CRM_4S_INCEPTION109 - Activation: Multiple direct predecessor items exist

CRM_4S_INCEPTION109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_4S_INCEPTION - 4S: Message Class for Inception Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Activation: Multiple direct predecessor items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_4S_INCEPTION109 - Activation: Multiple direct predecessor items exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_4S_INCEPTION109 indicates that there are multiple direct predecessor items for a particular item in a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) scenario. This situation typically arises in the context of project management or sales order processing, where items are expected to have a clear predecessor-successor relationship.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An item is configured to have a predecessor, but there are multiple items that are set as predecessors for the same item.
  The system does not allow multiple direct predecessors for a single item, leading to ambiguity in the relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Predecessor Configuration:
  
  Review the item in question and check its predecessor settings. Ensure that it has only one direct predecessor.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the item is defined (e.g., in the CRM order or project management module).
  
  
  
  Modify Relationships:
  
  If you find multiple predecessors, decide which one should be the direct