How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ050 - Enter predecessor. This field can be empty only for the first phase.


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

  • Message number: 050

  • Message text: Enter predecessor. This field can be empty only for the first phase.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ050 - Enter predecessor. This field can be empty only for the first phase. ?
    The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ050 typically occurs in the context of project management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with project phases or tasks. This error indicates that a predecessor field must be filled in for certain phases of a project, and it can only be left empty for the first phase.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a project phase in SAP, and the system requires that you specify a predecessor for any phase that is not the first one. The predecessor is a task or phase that must be completed before the current phase can begin. If you attempt to leave this field empty for any phase other than the first, the system will trigger this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Identify the Phase: Determine which phase you are trying to create or modify that is causing the error. Check Phase Order: Ensure

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