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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract
Message number: 873
Message text: Item &2 of TC &1 has predecessor TC &3 and thus cannot be consolidated
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WB2B873
- Item &2 of TC &1 has predecessor TC &3 and thus cannot be consolidated ?The SAP error message WB2B873 indicates that there is an issue with the consolidation of transport requests (TCs) in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the item you are trying to consolidate has a predecessor transport request, which prevents it from being consolidated with the current transport request.
Cause:
The error occurs when:
To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Check Transport Requests: Identify the predecessor transport request (TC &3) associated with the item (Item &2). You can do this by using transaction code SE09 or SE10 to view the transport requests.
Release or Process Predecessor: If the predecessor transport request (TC &3) is still in a modifiable state, you may need to release it first. This can be done by:
Consolidate Again: After the predecessor transport request has been released, attempt to consolidate the transport request (TC &1) again.
Check Dependencies: If you are unsure about the dependencies between transport requests, you can check the transport logs or use the transport management system (TMS) to analyze the relationships.
Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for further assistance.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B873 error and successfully consolidate your transport requests.
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