How To Fix LECI008 - The activity cannot be changed because follow-up activities exist

LECI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LECI - Messages During Check-in

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The activity cannot be changed because follow-up activities exist

What causes this issue?

The current activity already has subsequent activities. Therefore, it
is not possible to change the current activity.

System Response

The activity cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

At this point, you can only cancel the entire activity and then create
it once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LECI008 - Details

• The SAP error message LECI008, which states "The activity cannot be changed because follow-up activities exist," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the activity you are trying to modify is linked to subsequent activities, and therefore, changes cannot be made without addressing these dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Follow-Up Activities: The primary cause of this error is that there are follow-up activities that depend on the activity you are trying to change. These could be tasks that are scheduled to start after the current activity is completed.
  Dependencies: The system enforces integrity in project management by preventing changes to activities that would disrupt the sequence of dependent tasks.
  Status of Activities: The status of the activity may also play a role. If the activity is already in progress or completed, it may be locked for changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Follow-Up Activities: Check the follow-up activities linked to the current