How To Fix CN294 - Network type &: Maintain material avail. control for status "created"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Network type &: Maintain material avail. control for status "created"

There are no control parameters for the material availability check in
system status "open" for network type "&V1&" of your network. When this
is the case, you cannot carry out a material availability check for the
network.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
In Customizing for the Project System, check the control parameters for
material availability checks for network type "&V1&".
If necessary, maintain the control parameters for status "open".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN294 - Network type &: Maintain material avail. control for status "created" ?

  The SAP error message CN294 indicates an issue related to the availability control settings for a network in project management. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary material availability control settings for a network that is in the "created" status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Availability Control Settings: The error typically arises when the material availability control settings for the network type are not maintained in the system.
  Network Status: The network is in the "created" status, which may not have the necessary configurations set up for availability control.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the project system or the network type that prevent the system from processing availability control correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Availability Control:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Project System > Basic Settings > Availability Control > Define Availability Control.
  Ensure that the material availability control settings are defined for the specific network type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Network Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the network type is correctly configured to allow for availability control.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Project System > Structures > Network > Define Network Types.
  
  
  
  Review Network Status:
  
  If the network is in the "created" status, consider whether it needs to be released or if additional steps are required to move it to a status that allows for availability control processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Project System consultant for guidance on the specific configurations needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CN21 (Create Network), CN22 (Change Network), and CN24 (Display Network) to manage networks effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to availability control and network types that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the availability control settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CN294 error and ensure that your network type has the appropriate material availability control settings in place.