How To Fix FCC1202 - Cannot create dependency with the task itself

FCC1202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Cannot create dependency with the task itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1202 - Cannot create dependency with the task itself ?

  The SAP error message FCC1202, which states "Cannot create dependency with the task itself," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where task dependencies are being managed. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a dependency (such as a predecessor or successor relationship) between a task and itself, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Dependency: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to set a task as a predecessor or successor to itself. This is logically incorrect because a task cannot depend on itself.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of how dependencies should be set up in the project.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the same task for both predecessor and successor fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task Dependencies: Check the dependencies set for the task in question. Ensure that you are not trying to link the