How To Fix FCC0334 - Critical path cannot be deactivated due to task status

FCC0334 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Critical path cannot be deactivated due to task status

What causes this issue?

The critical path <ZH>cannot</> be deactivated due to the task status.

System Response

The critical path can only be deactivated for tasks without (initial)
statuses. Once the task has been executed, it is not possible to change
the critical path (for monitoring reasons).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0334 - Critical path cannot be deactivated due to task status ?

  The SAP error message FCC0334, which states "Critical path cannot be deactivated due to task status," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and scheduling in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to deactivate a critical path in a project, but one or more tasks within that critical path are in a status that does not allow for deactivation. Common reasons for this include:
  
  Tasks are in Progress: If any tasks on the critical path are currently being worked on or have been started, they cannot be deactivated.
  Completed Tasks: If tasks are marked as completed, they may also prevent the deactivation of the critical path.
  Locked Tasks: If tasks are locked due to other processes or user restrictions, this can also lead to this error.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies or links to other tasks that are still active,