How To Fix LR096 - No predecessors found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 096

• Message text: No predecessors found

What causes this issue?

There is only a predecessor to a data record if an approved record has
been changed. The change leads to a follow-up record of the original.
The original record becomes the predecessor.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR096 - No predecessors found ?

  The SAP error message LR096 "No predecessors found" typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with network activities or scheduling. This error indicates that the system cannot find any predecessor activities for a given task or operation, which is essential for establishing the sequence of tasks in a project or production order.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Predecessor Relationships: The most common cause is that the task or activity does not have any defined predecessor activities. In project management, predecessors are tasks that must be completed before the current task can start.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the project or production order, where the predecessor relationships were not set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry, such as incorrect task IDs or missing links between tasks.
  
  
  Network Planning Issues: In network planning, if the network structure is not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Predecessors: Check the task or activity in question and ensure that it has the appropriate predecessor activities defined. You can do this by navigating to the project or order in SAP and reviewing the relationships.
  
  
  Review Project Structure: If you are working with a project, review the overall project structure to ensure that all tasks are correctly linked. You may need to add predecessor relationships where they are missing.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the project or production order are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the project management module (PS) or production planning module (PP).
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data entered for the tasks to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect references. This includes checking task IDs and ensuring they correspond to existing tasks.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to review and modify the project or order details.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing predecessors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure how to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience in project management or production planning within SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where you can ask questions and share experiences with other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LR096 error and implement a solution to resolve it.