How To Fix CN896 - The source for the invoicing plan for activity & could not be found

CN896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 896

• Message text: The source for the invoicing plan for activity & could not be found

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CN896 - Details

• The SAP error message CN896 indicates that the system is unable to find the source for the invoicing plan for a specific activity. This typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with project-related billing and invoicing plans.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The invoicing plan may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the project definition.
  Activity Not Assigned: The activity for which the invoicing plan is being referenced may not be assigned correctly to the project or may not have an associated invoicing plan.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be issues with the project structure, such as missing WBS elements or incorrect hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the invoicing plan data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoicing Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the invoicing plan settings in the project management module and