How To Fix STC_TM002 - Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which is missing or on wrong position

STC_TM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which is missing or on wrong position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM002 - Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which is missing or on wrong position ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM002 indicates that a task in a transport management or background processing scenario is dependent on a predecessor task that is either missing or not in the correct position in the sequence. This typically occurs in the context of task chains or background jobs where tasks are interdependent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor Task: The predecessor task that the current task depends on has not been created or is not available in the task chain.
  Incorrect Position: The predecessor task exists but is not positioned correctly in the sequence. The current task may be trying to execute before its required predecessor has completed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the task chain or the transport management system that lead to incorrect dependencies being set.
  Manual Changes: If there were manual changes made to the task chain or job scheduling, it could lead to inconsistencies in task dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Chain