How To Fix 5N277 - Activity &1 may not be confirmed with this checkbox

5N277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Activity &1 may not be confirmed with this checkbox

What causes this issue?

You have tried to confirm activity &v1& with the <ZK>Confirm</>
checkbox. This is not allowed for this activity.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have set activity &v1& such that the processing of this activity is
not 'Confirm'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N277 - Activity &1 may not be confirmed with this checkbox ?

  The SAP error message 5N277, which states "Activity &1 may not be confirmed with this checkbox," typically occurs in the context of confirming activities in project management or production planning. This error indicates that the system has detected a configuration or data issue that prevents the confirmation of the specified activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be configured to allow confirmations with the specific checkbox you are trying to use. This could be due to settings in the activity type configuration in the system.
  Status of the Activity: The activity may be in a status that does not allow confirmations. For example, if the activity is already completed or closed, it may not be possible to confirm it again.
  Project Settings: The project or work breakdown structure (WBS) element may have restrictions that prevent certain types of confirmations.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm the