Message type: E = Error
Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects
Message number: 238
Message text: Status of predecessor/successor does not permit relationship
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DPR_SHARED238
- Status of predecessor/successor does not permit relationship ?The SAP error message DPR_SHARED238, which states "Status of predecessor/successor does not permit relationship," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with dependencies between tasks or activities in a project.
Cause: This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Status of Tasks: The predecessor or successor tasks may be in a status that does not allow for the creation or modification of relationships. For example, if a task is completed or closed, it may not allow for new dependencies to be established. Project Structure: The project structure may have restrictions based on the configuration or settings that prevent certain relationships from being created. Task Type: Certain types of tasks may have limitations on how they can be linked to others, depending on their status or type. Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions that prevent changes to the relationships between tasks.
Solution: To resolve the DPR_SHARED238 error, you can
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