How To Fix CN161 - Enter a project, a WBS element, a sales order/ item, or a network

CN161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Enter a project, a WBS element, a sales order/ item, or a network

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CN161 - Details

• The SAP error message CN161 typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a specific project-related identifier to proceed with the transaction you are attempting to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  The error message CN161 is triggered when you attempt to perform an action that requires a project, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element, sales order/item, or network, but none of these identifiers have been provided or are invalid. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to create or modify a cost element without specifying a project or WBS element.
  Attempting to post costs or revenues without linking them to a specific project or sales order.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields of the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN161 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you