How To Fix TFC0221 - Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0221 - Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 started ?

  The SAP error message TFC0221 indicates that there is an issue with the task dependencies in a task chain. Specifically, it means that a predecessor task (task &1) of the current task (task &2) has a status that is not suitable for the current task to start. The status '&3' of the predecessor task is preventing the execution of the current task (task &4).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Predecessor Task Failure: The predecessor task may have failed or ended with a warning, which prevents the subsequent task from starting.
  Incorrect Task Status: The predecessor task may be in a status that does not allow the next task to execute (e.g., it may be in a "Cancelled" or "Error" state).
  Task Dependencies Not Met: The task chain may have dependencies that are not satisfied, meaning that the predecessor task did not complete successfully or did not reach the expected status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Predecessor Task:
  
  Go to the task chain and check the status of the predecessor task (task &1). You can do this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSCAT or RSCOT).
  
  
  
  Analyze the Predecessor Task:
  
  If the predecessor task has failed, review the logs to understand why it failed. You can check the job logs for error messages or warnings that provide more context.
  If the predecessor task completed with warnings, determine if those warnings are critical enough to prevent the next task from executing.
  
  
  
  Correct the Issue:
  
  If the predecessor task failed, you may need to correct the underlying issue and re-run the task.
  If the task completed with warnings, you may need to decide whether to ignore the warnings or take corrective action.
  
  
  
  Manually Adjust Task Status:
  
  If necessary, you can manually adjust the status of the predecessor task (if allowed) to a state that allows the subsequent task to start. However, this should be done with caution and understanding of the implications.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Task Chain:
  
  After addressing the issues with the predecessor task, re-run the task chain to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSCAT (for monitoring and managing process chains) and RSCOT (for monitoring and managing background jobs).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on process chains and task dependencies.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TFC0221 error in your SAP environment.