How To Fix G4505 - Activity (from) must be filled if activity (to) is filled.

G4505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Activity (from) must be filled if activity (to) is filled.

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G4505 - Details

• The SAP error message G4505 indicates that there is a requirement for the "Activity (from)" field to be filled in when the "Activity (to)" field is populated. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or activity planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a record (such as a project, task, or activity) where the system expects both the "Activity (from)" and "Activity (to)" fields to be filled out. If you have entered a value in the "Activity (to)" field but left the "Activity (from)" field empty, the system will trigger this error to ensure data integrity and proper linkage between activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both fields are filled out correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Fields: Go to the transaction or