Message type: E = Error
Message class: CNIF - Messages for Interfaces to Project System
Message number: 005
Message text: Enter a project definition or a WBS element
To transfer a project or subproject you must enter a project definition
or WBS element. If you enter a project definition, the whole project is
transferred. If you enter a WBS element, all subordinate objects are
trasnferred.
Enter a project definition or a WBS element.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message CNIF005 ("Enter a project definition or a WBS element") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with project definitions or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. This error indicates that the system requires a valid project definition or WBS element to proceed with the transaction you are attempting to execute.
Cause:
Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a project definition or WBS element in the relevant field.
Incorrect Field: The user may be in the wrong field or transaction where a project definition or WBS element is required.
Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the project definitions or WBS elements.
Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the project definition or WBS element entered, leading to the system not recognizing it.
Solution:
Enter Valid
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