How To Fix SCWN128 - Manual activity & not yet confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Manual activity & not yet confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN128 - Manual activity & not yet confirmed ?

  The SAP error message SCWN128 ("Manual activity & not yet confirmed") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when there is a manual activity that has been created but has not yet been confirmed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with project planning, resource management, or activity confirmations.
  Cause:
  
  Unconfirmed Manual Activity: The primary cause of this error is that a manual activity has been created in the system, but it has not been confirmed. This means that the system is expecting a confirmation for the activity to proceed.
  Missing Confirmation: The user may have forgotten to confirm the activity after its execution, or the confirmation process may not have been completed due to various reasons (e.g., system errors, user oversight).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project system that require certain activities to be confirmed before they can be processed further.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Confirm the Activity: The most straightforward solution is to confirm the manual activity. This can typically be done through the transaction code related to activity confirmation (e.g., CATS for time sheets, or using the confirmation transaction in the Project System).
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for confirming activities.
  Enter the necessary details (like activity number, dates, etc.) and confirm the activity.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Status: Review the status of the activity in the project. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all prerequisites for confirmation are met.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the Project System to ensure that they are set up correctly for manual activities and confirmations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on confirming activities in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet), CJ20N (Project Builder), or others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm activities in the system, as lack of permissions can also lead to issues with confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SCWN128 error and ensure that manual activities are properly confirmed in your SAP system.