How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ051 - Predecessor must be empty for first phase.


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  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 051

  • Message text: Predecessor must be empty for first phase.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ051 - Predecessor must be empty for first phase. ?
    The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ051 indicates that there is an issue with the project phases in the sourcing project. Specifically, it states that the predecessor must be empty for the first phase of the project. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a sourcing project in SAP and the system detects that the first phase has a predecessor assigned to it, which is not allowed.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the first phase of a sourcing project should not have any predecessor phases. In project management, a predecessor is a task or phase that must be completed before another task or phase can begin. For the first phase, there are no preceding tasks, so the predecessor field should be left empty.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check the Project Phases: Navigate to the sourcing project in SAP. Review the phases defined for the

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