How To Fix SV559 - No predecessor specified for object &.


SV559 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 559

  • Message text: No predecessor specified for object &.

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  • What causes this issue?

    No predecessor is specified in the View cluster object structure for
    the object &V1&.

    System Response

    The View cluster was not activated.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the name of the object which is directly above the current object
    in the View cluster object hierarchy as predecessor.
    If the object has no predecessor because it is a header entry, specify
    the object as its own predecessor.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SV559 - Details

  • The SAP error message SV559, which states "No predecessor specified for object &," typically occurs in the context of project management or when dealing with network planning in SAP. This error indicates that a certain object (like a task or activity) is expected to have a predecessor defined, but none has been specified.
    
    Cause: Missing Predecessor: The most common cause is that the object in question (e.g., a task in a project) does not have a predecessor defined. In project management, predecessors are tasks that must be completed before the current task can start. Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the project or network that does not allow for the proper assignment of predecessors. Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the project or task, the predecessor field may have been left blank unintentionally.
    Solution: Define Predecessors: Go to the relevant project or task in the SAP system and

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