How To Fix CN705 - Purchase req. for activity/element & cannot be generated

CN705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Purchase req. for activity/element & cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

A purchase requisition should be generated for an external activity
(external element). This occurs in the following situations:
You release an activity (element).
You set the <zh>Reservation/PurchReq</> indicator to generate a
purchase requisition.
You want to add the activity (element) and the
<zh>Reservation/PurchReq</> indicator is set in the network or the
activity (network) has been released.
Due to missing purchasing data, the system cannot generate a purchase
requisition.

System Response

The system creates or releases the activity (element), however, the
indicator to generate the purchase requisition is not set.

How to fix this error?

If you want to generate a purchase requisition, first enter the
necessary purchasing data on the activity detail screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN705 - Purchase req. for activity/element & cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message CN705 indicates that a purchase requisition for a specific activity or cost element cannot be generated. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers.
  Causes of CN705 Error
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The activity or cost element may not be properly defined in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the master data for the project, activity type, or cost element.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the project or internal order may not allow for the generation of purchase requisitions. This could be due to settings in the project profile or order type.
  
  
  Budget Constraints: If the project or internal order has exceeded its budget, the system may prevent the creation of new purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions for the specified