How To Fix WN754 - The field 'Update of Activity Consumption' must be initial

WN754 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 754

• Message text: The field 'Update of Activity Consumption' must be initial

What causes this issue?

The field 'Update of Activity Consumption in the Quantity Structure' is
not initial.

System Response

The field 'Update of Activity Consumption in the Quantity Structure'
must be initial as long as the field 'Updating Is Active in Actual
Costing' is initial.

How to fix this error?

You must adapt either the field 'Updating Is Active in Actual Costing'
or the field ' field 'Update of Activity Consumption in the Quantity
Structure'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN754 - The field 'Update of Activity Consumption' must be initial ?

  The SAP error message WN754, which states "The field 'Update of Activity Consumption' must be initial," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to activity consumption in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The error often arises when the system expects the field for updating activity consumption to be empty (initial) but finds it filled with data. This can happen if the settings in the project or order are not aligned with the expected input.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter data in a field that should remain blank for the specific transaction or process being executed.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, they might be affecting the standard behavior of the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Status: Review the configuration settings for the project or order type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g.,