How To Fix OPS_SE_EAM066 - Either successor or predecessor operation needs to be entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_EAM - Maintenance Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Either successor or predecessor operation needs to be entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_EAM066 - Either successor or predecessor operation needs to be entered. ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_EAM066 indicates that there is a missing relationship between operations in a production order or maintenance order. Specifically, it means that either a successor operation or a predecessor operation has not been defined, which is necessary for the proper sequencing of operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationships: The error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an operation in a routing or order, but you have not specified the necessary predecessor or successor operations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the routing or order may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between operations.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the relationships were not established.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operation Relationships:
  
  Go to the routing or order where the error occurred.
  Check the operations and ensure that each operation has the necessary predecessor and/or successor defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the operation details and looking for fields related to predecessor and successor operations.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Relationships:
  
  If you find that an operation is missing a predecessor or successor, you can add the necessary relationships.
  Use the transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) to modify the routing and establish the required links.
  
  
  
  Review Order Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a production or maintenance order, check the order settings to ensure that all operations are correctly linked.
  Use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or IW32 (Change Maintenance Order) to review and adjust the operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on how to manage operations and their relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the routing or order again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01, CA02, CO02, and IW32 for managing routings and orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to routings and orders in SAP.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP routing and order management to better understand how to manage operations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OPS_SE_EAM066 error and ensure that your operations are correctly sequenced in SAP.