How To Fix CN703 - Basic work is copied into forecast work because activity is confirmed

CN703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Basic work is copied into forecast work because activity is confirmed

What causes this issue?

You have entered work for an activity with basic dates which has already
been confirmed.

System Response

The system calculates capacity requirments using the forecasted work
from the confirmation for the activities.
The system will copy the value you entered for work into the field work
under the forecast dates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN703 - Details

• The SAP error message CN703 indicates that basic work (the original planned work) is being copied into forecast work because the activity has been confirmed. This typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and actuals.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Confirmation: The error arises when an activity that has been confirmed (i.e., actual work has been recorded against it) is being processed in a way that attempts to copy or transfer data from the basic work to the forecast work.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules, and when an activity is confirmed, it prevents changes to the basic work that could affect the integrity of the actuals.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configuration may not allow for certain types of data manipulation when actuals are present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Activity Status: Check the status of the activity in question. If it has been confirmed, consider whether you