How To Fix CN897 - The invoicing plan for material component & could not be copied

CN897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 897

• Message text: The invoicing plan for material component & could not be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN897 - The invoicing plan for material component & could not be copied ?

  The SAP error message CN897 indicates that there is an issue with copying the invoicing plan for a material component in a project or order. This error typically arises in the context of project system (PS) or production planning (PP) modules when trying to create or modify a project or order that involves materials with invoicing plans.
  Causes of Error CN897
  
  Missing Invoicing Plan: The material component may not have an invoicing plan defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the invoicing plan may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data for the component may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when trying to copy the invoicing plan.
  Project Structure Issues: The project structure may not be correctly defined, or there may be inconsistencies in the project hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the