How To Fix CN224 - Enter the offset for rel. either as a fixed time or a percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Enter the offset for rel. either as a fixed time or a percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN224 - Enter the offset for rel. either as a fixed time or a percentage ?

  The SAP error message CN224 typically occurs in the context of project management, particularly when dealing with network activities in the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that the system requires an offset value for a relationship between activities, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a relationship between two activities in a project.
  The system expects an offset value (which can be a fixed time or a percentage) to define the relationship's timing but it has not been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN224 error, you need to provide the required offset value. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Activity Relationship:
  
  Go to the project in the Project System (PS) module.
  Navigate to the network or activity where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Edit the Relationship:
  
  Open the relationship details for the activities in question.
  Look for the field that specifies the offset for the relationship.
  
  
  
  Enter the Offset:
  
  You can enter the offset as either:
  
  A fixed time (e.g., days, hours) that specifies the exact duration of the offset.
  A percentage that indicates the offset relative to the duration of the predecessor activity.
  
  
  Ensure that the value you enter is appropriate for the type of relationship (e.g., Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the offset, save your changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Types of Relationships: Familiarize yourself with the different types of relationships in project management (Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Finish, etc.) and how offsets can affect project scheduling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing project activities and relationships.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit project activities and relationships in SAP.
  
  If the error continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.