How To Fix CN868 - Selected alternative will be deleted when you press Enter

CN868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Selected alternative will be deleted when you press Enter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN868 - Selected alternative will be deleted when you press Enter ?

  The SAP error message CN868 ("Selected alternative will be deleted when you press Enter") typically occurs in the context of project management or network planning within SAP, particularly when working with project structures, activities, or alternatives in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is usually triggered when:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The selected alternative or activity may not be valid or may have been marked for deletion in the system.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships that are not properly defined, leading to the system indicating that the selected alternative cannot be maintained.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently selected an alternative that is not applicable or is in a state that cannot be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN868 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Selected Alternative:
  
  Ensure that the alternative you are trying to work with is valid and has not been marked for deletion.
  Review the status of the alternative