How To Fix CN836 - Duration cannot be converted into desired unit

CN836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Duration cannot be converted into desired unit

What causes this issue?

You have selected different units for work and duration when
calculating duration.
In this case, the calculated value for duration will be either too
small or too large to be displayed correctly. When the duration is too
small or less than 0.0, it will be displayed as 0. When the
duration is too large or greater than 9999.9, the system also
cannot display the correct duration.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Select a different unit to display duration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN836 - Duration cannot be converted into desired unit ?

  The SAP error message CN836 ("Duration cannot be converted into desired unit") typically occurs in the context of project management or when dealing with time-related data in SAP, particularly in the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of time durations between different units (e.g., days, hours, minutes).
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Time Units: The error may arise when there is an attempt to convert a duration that is not compatible with the desired unit. For example, trying to convert a duration expressed in days into hours without proper conversion factors.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific time units being used. This can happen if the project settings or the user settings are not aligned with the expected time formats.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors, such as entering a duration in an incorrect format or using invalid characters, can