PRJ: Circular Relationship Stops Calculation (88471)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Project for the Macintosh 1.1
  • Microsoft Project for the Macintosh 3.0
This article was previously published under Q88471

SUMMARY

When Microsoft Project encounters a Circular Relationship message, it stops all calculation of the project.

Microsoft Project cannot resolve schedule dates for tasks when there is a circular relationship message, so all calculations are stopped until the circular relationship is removed.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Project displays the message
Circular relationship in task (number)
when a circular relationship is encountered within a project file.

A message in the status bar of Project also makes reference to the problem. The message reads:
Circular: <project file name>[task number]
To resolve the conflict, follow the successor paths of the task referred to in the message. One of the paths should lead back to the task referenced in the message.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB88471
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