How To Fix GHO_FC_DIF053 - Network Effective from date is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_DIF - Message class for DIF Forecasting

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Network Effective from date is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_DIF053 - Network Effective from date is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_DIF053 indicates that the "Network Effective from date is not maintained." This error typically occurs in the context of project management or network planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with networks in the Project System (PS) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a network activity is being processed, but the "Effective from" date for the network is not set. This date is crucial as it defines the period during which the network is valid and can be used for planning and execution. If this date is missing, the system cannot determine the validity of the network, leading to the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the "Effective from" date for the network. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Network:
  
  Go to the transaction code CN21 (Create Network) or CN22 (Change Network) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Network:
  
  Enter the network number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Effective From Date:
  
  In the network details, look for the field labeled "Effective from" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate date that indicates when the network becomes effective.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the date, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Activity:
  
  Once the effective date is maintained, try to reprocess the activity that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CN21: Create Network
  CN22: Change Network
  CN23: Display Network
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Project System (PS) for more details on network planning and management.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change network details in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining the effective date, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GHO_FC_DIF053 error and continue with your project management tasks in SAP.