How To Fix TFC0226 - Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 cannot be executed

TFC0226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 cannot be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0226 - Predecessor &1 of task &2 has status '&3'; task &4 cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message TFC0226 indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a task in a process chain or a similar scheduling scenario. Specifically, it means that a predecessor task (task &1) of the current task (task &2) has a status that prevents the current task from being executed. The status of the predecessor task is indicated by '&3', and the task that cannot be executed is task &4.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Predecessor Task Status: The predecessor task has not completed successfully, or it is in a status that does not allow the subsequent task to start. Common statuses that can cause this include:
  
  Failed: The predecessor task encountered an error and did not complete successfully.
  Canceled: The predecessor task was canceled and thus cannot be considered complete.
  In Progress: The predecessor task is still running and has not yet finished.
  
  
  
  Dependency Issues: There may