How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI096 - The NCD document has no predecessor NCD document

PSSC_TOOLS_UI096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The NCD document has no predecessor NCD document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI096 - The NCD document has no predecessor NCD document ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI096, which states "The NCD document has no predecessor NCD document," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Product Structure Management (PSM) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a predecessor document for the Non-Conformance Document (NCD) you are trying to create or process, but it cannot find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor Document: The NCD you are trying to create or reference is expected to have a predecessor document (such as a previous NCD or another related document) that is not present in the system.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly established, leading to the system not recognizing the relationship between documents.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how NCDs are linked or related to one another, which could be misconfigured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Predecessor Document: Verify if there is a predecessor