How To Fix IW508 - No network activity maintained, dates copied from WBS element

IW508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 508

• Message text: No network activity maintained, dates copied from WBS element

What causes this issue?

You are trying to copy dates from a project (consisting of a work
breakdown structure and/or network).

System Response

You can only copy dates from the Project System if you have entered a
network activity or a WBS element in the order header.
A network activity will take precedence over a WBS element.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the desired objects from the project in the order header.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW508 - Details

• The SAP error message IW508 ("No network activity maintained, dates copied from WBS element") typically occurs in the context of project management and network scheduling within SAP. This message indicates that there is no network activity associated with the project or work breakdown structure (WBS) element you are trying to work with, and as a result, the system is defaulting to the dates from the WBS element.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Network Activity Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no network activities defined for the project or WBS element you are trying to access. In SAP, network activities are essential for scheduling and managing project timelines.
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use may not have any associated network activities, or it may not be correctly set up.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be issues with the project structure or hierarchy that prevent the system from recognizing