PRJ98: Circular Relationship Error When Linking Tasks (234297)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q234297

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project 98, when you link tasks, you may receive the following error message:
No Calculations can be performed at this time.

There is a circular relationship in task <n><Task Name> of "<Project Name>". The successors of this task refer back to this task or its predecessors, causing a circular reference.

To remove the link that is causing the circular reference, select the two tasks that are causing the circular link, and then click Unlink Tasks on the Standard Toolbar.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you create a circular relationship between either two inserted projects or an inserted project and task.

WORKAROUND

To remove a circular relationship, follow these steps:
  1. Select the two tasks that are causing the circular relationship.
  2. On the Edit menu, click Unlink Tasks.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/17/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB234297
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