How To Fix MQ187 - Program status & modified by predecessor &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Program status & modified by predecessor &

What causes this issue?

Program status was adjusted to status of predecessor program. This must
be carried out to guarantee the consistency of the
predecessor-successor relationship.
The adjustment is carried out as follows:
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| Predecessor status | Successor status |
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| OK | blank |
| WRG | blank |
| ERR | ERR |
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System Response

Display in procedure monitor:
Program status switches suddenly from OK or WRG to ERR.
or
Program status switches suddenly from OK, WRG or ERR to initial.

How to fix this error?

If the status has changed to ERR, check the predecessor log and correct
the error there. Once the correction has been carried out successfully,
the successor status is adjusted automatically.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ187 - Program status & modified by predecessor & ?

  The SAP error message MQ187 typically indicates that a program or transaction is in a status that prevents it from being executed or modified because it has been altered or is being processed by a predecessor. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with batch jobs, workflows, or other processes that have dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Predecessor Dependency: The program or transaction is waiting for a predecessor task to complete. This is common in workflows or batch processing where tasks are interdependent.
  Locking Issues: The program may be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications or execution.
  Status Issues: The program may be in a status that does not allow it to be executed or modified, such as being in a "completed" or "error" state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Predecessor Status: Verify the status of the predecessor task or program. Ensure that it has completed successfully before attempting to execute or modify the current program.
  Release Locks: If the program is locked, identify the user or process that holds the lock and resolve it. This may involve waiting for the other process to complete or contacting the user to release the lock.
  Review Program Status: Check the status of the program in the SAP system. If it is in an incorrect state, you may need to reset it or take corrective actions based on the specific context.
  Consult Logs: Review any relevant logs or error messages that may provide additional context about why the program is in this state.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you monitor and manage jobs, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MQ187 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing dependencies and program statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MQ187 error in your SAP environment.