How To Fix CN016 - WBS element & for activity & not (partially) released

CN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 016

• Message text: WBS element & for activity & not (partially) released

What causes this issue?

You want to release an activity that is allocated to WBS element &V1&,
or you want to allocate an activity to WBS element &V1& after the
activity has been released. However, the system status of the WBS
element is neither <ls>released</> nor <ls>partially released</>.
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How to fix this error?

Set the system status of WBS element &V1& to <ls>released</>, then
release the activity or assign the WBS element to the activity.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN016 - Details

• The SAP error message CN016 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is not (partially) released for a specific activity. This error typically arises in project management scenarios within SAP, particularly when trying to perform actions that require the WBS element to be in a released status.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may not be fully released. In SAP, WBS elements must be released to allow for certain transactions, such as posting costs or creating activities.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be correctly set up, leading to issues with the release status of the WBS element.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the WBS element.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the WBS element or activity may be missing, preventing it from being released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the WBS Element:
  
  Navigate to the WBS element in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code CJ02 (Change Project) or CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Check the