How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES208 - Efforts are retained in the last period of work package &2.

/CPD/SS_MESSAGES208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Efforts are retained in the last period of work package &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES208 - Efforts are retained in the last period of work package &2. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES208 indicates that efforts (or time entries) are retained in the last period of a work package, which typically means that there are unprocessed or unposted time entries that need to be addressed before you can proceed with further actions related to that work package.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unposted Time Entries: There are time entries that have been recorded but not yet posted to the system for the last period of the work package.
  Incomplete Processing: The work package may not have been fully processed, or there may be pending approvals or validations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the project management or time management modules that are causing this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Entries: Check the time entries for the work package in question. Ensure that all entries are correctly recorded and posted.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CATS, CATSDB) to review and manage time entries.
  
  
  Post Time Entries: If there are