How To Fix E0679 - Predecessor & was generated, no creation possible

E0679 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Predecessor & was generated, no creation possible

What causes this issue?

Predecessor &v1& was created (generated) automatically, not
interactively.

System Response

For generated predecessors, successors cannot be created via the IDoc
type editor.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0679 - Predecessor & was generated, no creation possible ?

  The SAP error message E0679, which states "Predecessor & was generated, no creation possible," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the predecessor relationship in a project or task, preventing the creation of a new task or activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Predecessor Relationship: The error usually arises when there is a conflict with the predecessor task. This could be due to:
  
  The predecessor task not being completed or released.
  The predecessor task being in a status that does not allow for further tasks to be created.
  Circular dependencies where a task is set as a predecessor to itself or creates a loop.
  
  
  
  Project Structure: If the project structure is not correctly defined, it can lead to issues with task dependencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Predecessor Status: