How To Fix CG016 - Default type & is not available in link group &

CG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CG - VarChart graphic (network, hierarchy, Gantt chart)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Default type & is not available in link group &

What causes this issue?

No default type has been set for the node group.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

If you have the relevant authorization, enter a default type for the
node group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CG016 - Default type & is not available in link group & ?

  The SAP error message CG016, which states "Default type & is not available in link group &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost element accounting or when configuring cost centers, internal orders, or other related objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CG016 usually indicates that the system is unable to find a default type for a specific link group. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default type for the specified link group has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Link Group: The link group specified in the transaction or configuration may not be valid or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the cost elements or cost centers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CG016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Link Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the link group in