How To Fix T7017 - Predecessor activity is &1 of category &2

T7017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T7 - Forex entry

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Predecessor activity is &1 of category &2

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T7017 - Details

• The SAP error message T7017 indicates that there is an issue with a predecessor activity in a project or task. Specifically, it means that the predecessor activity is of a certain category that is not compatible with the current operation or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message T7017 typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Activity Category: The predecessor activity is of a category that does not allow it to be linked as a predecessor to the current activity. For example, certain categories may be restricted from being used as predecessors due to business rules or project management constraints.
  Incorrect Configuration: The project or task configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting the predecessor relationship.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the activity definitions that prevent the predecessor from being recognized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T7017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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