How To Fix CN186 - Sales document is not assigned to the project definition you entered

CN186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Sales document is not assigned to the project definition you entered

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CN186 - Details

• The SAP error message CN186 indicates that a sales document (such as a sales order) is not linked to the project definition you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of project management and sales order processing within SAP, particularly when you are trying to assign a sales order to a project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The sales document has not been assigned to the specified project definition in the system.
  Incorrect Project Definition: The project definition you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Sales Document Type: The type of sales document you are using may not be configured to allow assignment to projects.
  Project Status: The project definition may be in a status that does not allow new assignments (e.g., closed or completed).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project system or sales order management that prevent the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales