How To Fix CJ406 - Choose reference element and layout

CJ406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Choose reference element and layout

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CJ406 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ406 ("Choose reference element and layout") typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when working with project structures, such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) or network activities. This error indicates that the system requires you to select a reference element (like a WBS element or a network) and a layout for the data you are trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Element: The error often arises when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a reference element (like a WBS element) but has not selected one.
  Layout Not Specified: The layout for displaying or processing the data is not specified, which is necessary for the system to know how to present the information.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in a transaction that requires specific inputs that have not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Reference Element:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid reference