How To Fix G0177 - Preceding tasks of task &1 are recursive

G0177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Preceding tasks of task &1 are recursive

What causes this issue?

Task &V1& is defined in task group &V2&. This group contains a
recursion because one of the tasks precedes itself.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Delete one assignment of a preceding task.

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G0177 - Details

• The SAP error message G0177, which states "Preceding tasks of task &1 are recursive," typically occurs in the context of workflow or task management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a recursive relationship in the task dependencies, meaning that a task is indirectly dependent on itself through a chain of other tasks. This can lead to infinite loops or circular references, which the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The most common cause of this error is a circular dependency where Task A depends on Task B, and Task B, in turn, depends on Task A (or another task that eventually leads back to Task A).
  Incorrect Task Configuration: Misconfiguration of task dependencies in the workflow or task management settings can lead to this issue.
  Workflow Design Flaws: If the workflow is designed in such a way that it creates a loop, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task Dependencies: Check the dependencies