How To Fix STC_TM195 - Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which occurs multiple times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which occurs multiple times

What causes this issue?

Task '&V1&' needs task '&V2&' as predecessor which occurs multiple times
in the task list.

System Response

The task list cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the task list before creating a task list run or variant.
Make sure that task '&V2&' occurs only once in the list and that it is
processed before task '&V1&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM195 - Task '&1' requires predecessor '&2' which occurs multiple times ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM195 indicates that a task in a transport management or background job requires a predecessor task to be completed before it can proceed. This is a common issue in SAP systems where tasks are interdependent, and one task cannot start until another has finished.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A task (denoted as &1) is scheduled to run, but it has a dependency on another task (denoted as &2) that has not yet been completed.
  The predecessor task may have failed, been delayed, or is still in progress.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the task dependencies within the transport management system or job scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM195 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code ST22 or SM37 to check the status of the predecessor task (&2). Ensure that it has completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Look at the logs for the predecessor task to identify any errors or issues that may have caused it to fail or not complete.
  
  
  
  Manually Execute Predecessor Task:
  
  If the predecessor task has failed, you may need to manually execute it again to ensure it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Adjust Task Dependencies:
  
  If the task dependencies are incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust them in the transport management system or job scheduling configuration.
  
  
  
  Restart the Task:
  
  Once the predecessor task has been successfully completed, you can restart the dependent task (&1).
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  Ensure that there are no system-wide issues affecting task execution, such as performance bottlenecks or resource constraints.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  STC01: Task Management
  STC02: Task Overview
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on task management and dependencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to task dependencies and error STC_TM195.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.