How To Fix VMP_MSG193 - Activity has no reference point assigned

VMP_MSG193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Activity has no reference point assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG193 - Activity has no reference point assigned ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG193 ("Activity has no reference point assigned") typically occurs in the context of project management or activity management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures, work breakdown structures (WBS), or network activities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an activity in a project does not have a reference point assigned. A reference point is essential for various calculations and processes in project management, such as scheduling, costing, and resource allocation. The absence of a reference point can occur due to:
  
  Incomplete Activity Setup: The activity may not have been fully configured, missing necessary details like start and end dates, or dependencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, some reference points may not have been correctly assigned.
  Manual Errors: Users may have inadvertently left out reference points during the creation or modification of activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VMP_MSG193 error, you can