How To Fix RI017 - Network number required

RI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RI - Projects: commercial reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Network number required

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RI017 - Details

• The SAP error message RI017 "Network number required" typically occurs in the context of project management or network planning within the SAP system, particularly when working with the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that a network number is required for a specific operation or transaction, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Network Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a network number where it is required. This could happen when creating or modifying a project or network.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the project management settings that require a network number for certain operations.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip the field for the network number or enter it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Network Number: Ensure that you enter a valid network number in the relevant field. This is typically done in the transaction where the error occurs (e.g., creating or