How To Fix CN214 - Select an alternative

CN214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Select an alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN214 - Select an alternative ?

  The SAP error message CN214 ("Select an alternative") typically occurs in the context of project management or network planning within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with project structures, activities, or network activities in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CN214 usually indicates that the system requires the user to select an alternative for a specific activity or task. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Multiple Alternatives: When there are multiple alternatives available for a particular task or activity, and the system requires the user to specify which one to use.
  Missing Selection: The user may have not made a selection when prompted, leading to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or network that require an alternative to be selected but are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN214 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Alternatives: Check if there are multiple alternatives available for the