How To Fix /S4PPM/CRUD160 - Functional area cannot be changed due to work package &1 (&2).

/S4PPM/CRUD160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/CRUD -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Functional area cannot be changed due to work package &1 (&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/CRUD160 - Functional area cannot be changed due to work package &1 (&2). ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/CRUD160 Functional area cannot be changed due to work package &1 (&2) typically occurs in the context of SAP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) when there is an attempt to change the functional area of a work package that is already associated with certain project elements or has dependencies that prevent such a change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The work package is linked to other project elements (like tasks, resources, etc.) that are dependent on the current functional area.
  Status of Work Package: The work package may be in a status that does not allow changes to its functional area.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to the functional area once it has been set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the work package and identify any dependencies or linked elements that may be preventing the change. You may need to adjust or remove these dependencies before changing