How To Fix G0260 - To define preceding tasks, first choose a task from a task group

G0260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 260

• Message text: To define preceding tasks, first choose a task from a task group

What causes this issue?

Preceding tasks must be assigned to a <DS:GLOS.task>task</> belonging
to a <DS:GLOS.task_group>task group</>.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

First choose a task that belongs to the task group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G0260 - Details

• The SAP error message G0260, which states "To define preceding tasks, first choose a task from a task group," typically occurs in the context of task management within SAP, particularly when working with task groups in the Project System (PS) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define or assign preceding tasks without first selecting a specific task from a task group. In SAP, tasks are often organized into groups, and the system requires you to select a task before you can define relationships or dependencies with other tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Task: Navigate to the task group you are working with and select a specific task from that group. Ensure that you have highlighted or clicked on the task you want to work with.
  
  
  Define Preceding Tasks: Once you have selected a task, you can then proceed to define preceding tasks or dependencies. This