How To Fix CJ163 - Purchase requisitions/reservations were activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Purchase requisitions/reservations were activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ163 - Purchase requisitions/reservations were activated ?

  The SAP error message CJ163 indicates that purchase requisitions or reservations have been activated for a project or internal order, which can prevent certain actions from being performed on that project or order. This message typically arises in the context of project system (PS) or controlling (CO) modules when there are restrictions on modifying or deleting certain elements due to their active status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Purchase Requisitions/Reservations: The primary cause of this error is that there are existing purchase requisitions or reservations linked to the project or internal order that are currently active. This means that the system is preventing changes that could affect these active documents.
  Project Status: The project or order may be in a status that does not allow for certain changes, especially if it is in a phase where procurement activities are ongoing.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the project system that enforce restrictions when purchase