How To Fix CN346 - The event is not assigned a position in any group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 346

• Message text: The event is not assigned a position in any group

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule events according to their position in the sequence
and relative offset.
However, the event that you selected has not been assigned a position.
Consequently you cannot start scheduling from this event.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select an event that has been assigned a osition in at least one group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN346 - The event is not assigned a position in any group ?

  The SAP error message CN346, "The event is not assigned a position in any group," typically occurs in the context of project management or event management within SAP, particularly when dealing with network activities or events in the Project System (PS) module.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  An event in a network or project is not linked to any specific position or group. This can happen if the event was created without proper assignment or if the assignment was lost due to changes in the project structure.
  The configuration of the project or network does not include the necessary settings to associate events with positions or groups.
  There may be inconsistencies in the project structure or missing data that prevents the system from recognizing the event's association.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN346 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Assignment:
  
  Go to the project or network where the event is defined.
  Verify that the event is correctly assigned to a position or group. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CN21 for creating networks or CN22 for changing networks) and checking the event details.
  
  
  
  Assign the Event to a Position:
  
  If the event is not assigned, you can manually assign it to a position or group. This can typically be done in the network or project structure by editing the event details.
  
  
  
  Review Project Structure:
  
  Ensure that the overall project structure is intact and that all necessary components (like work breakdown structures, networks, and activities) are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Project System to ensure that events and positions are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to event assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CN21 (Create Network), CN22 (Change Network), and CN41 (Display Network) to navigate and manage project events effectively.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Project System and event management for best practices and guidelines on managing events and their assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to project structures and event assignments.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.