How To Fix EA767 - Predecessor of extension & is not released

EA767 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Predecessor of extension & is not released

What causes this issue?

Predecessor &v2& is entered for extension &v1&. Extension &v2& is not
released, however.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA767 - Details

• The SAP error message EA767, which states "Predecessor of extension & is not released," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or when dealing with extensions in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a predecessor object (such as a project, WBS element, or network) that has not been released, which is necessary for the extension to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Predecessor Not Released: The primary cause of this error is that the predecessor object (the one that the extension is dependent on) is still in a "not released" status. In SAP, certain objects must be released before they can be used in further processes or extensions.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the predecessor might be set to "in planning" or "in progress," which prevents any extensions from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management or network management that are preventing the release of the