How To Fix PEP232 - The successor node for node with NODE_ID & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 232

• Message text: The successor node for node with NODE_ID & was not found

What causes this issue?

One of the tasks refers to a subsequent task that does not
exist. This is not
possible.
Technical information: All tasks with the same task group are connected
to one another in a chain. The content of the
NSIBLING_ID field refers to the
NODE_ID node of the next task in the chain.
If none of the tasks in the task group have this NODE_ID,
the task list is faulty.

System Response

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP232 - The successor node for node with NODE_ID & was not found ?

  The SAP error message PEP232, which states "The successor node for node with NODE_ID & was not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Project System (PS) when dealing with project structures, such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) or network activities.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Successor Node: The project structure is incomplete, and the system cannot find the successor node that is supposed to follow the specified node (NODE_ID). This can happen if the project structure was modified, and the successor was deleted or not created properly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the project data, such as incorrect links between nodes or missing entries in the database.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the project management module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how nodes are linked.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If project structures were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP232 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Structure: Review the project structure in the SAP system to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that the successor node exists. You can use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display WBS Element) to inspect the project.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Nodes: If you identify that the successor node is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the project structure to ensure that all necessary nodes are present.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the project structure. You can use transaction CJ_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the project.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to project management and the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ03, CJ_CHECK, and others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PEP232 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Project System to understand the structure and relationships between nodes better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PEP232 error in your SAP system.