How To Fix GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ053 - Network Medium is set to Delete with Network ID &1 and Medium &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ - Message class for Forecasting - Project Setup

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Network Medium is set to Delete with Network ID &1 and Medium &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ053 - Network Medium is set to Delete with Network ID &1 and Medium &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ053 indicates that there is an issue with a network medium that is set to "Delete" for a specific network ID and medium. This typically occurs in the context of project management or network planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures and their associated resources.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A network medium (such as a resource or activity) is marked for deletion, but there are still dependencies or references to it that prevent it from being deleted.
  The system is trying to process or manage a project that includes this network medium, which is not allowed if it is flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Network Medium Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to network management (e.g., CN21 for creating networks or CN22 for changing networks).
  Look for the network ID and medium mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the medium is indeed set to "Delete" and check its status.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the medium should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can usually be done by changing the status of the medium in the network management screen.
  Ensure that there are no active dependencies or references that would prevent the medium from being used.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any activities, resources, or other elements that are still linked to the medium. If there are, you may need to adjust or remove those dependencies before you can delete the medium.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to project management and network planning for additional guidance on handling deletion flags and network mediums.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CN21, CN22, CJ20N (Project Builder), and CNE1 (Network Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to network mediums and project structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.