How To Fix 2054ALE014 - Cannot delete WBS element &1, Project &2 distributed in other systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2054ALE - ALE for projects

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot delete WBS element &1, Project &2 distributed in other systems

What causes this issue?

Project &V2& has been distributed via ALE in other systems.

System Response

You cannot delete WBS elements in this project that have already been
released.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2054ALE014 - Cannot delete WBS element &1, Project &2 distributed in other systems ?

  The SAP error message 2054 ALE014 indicates that you are trying to delete a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that is still being referenced or has been distributed to other systems. This typically occurs in a distributed environment where data is shared across multiple SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The WBS element is still being referenced in other transactions or documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, etc.).
  Distributed Data: The WBS element has been distributed to other systems (e.g., through ALE/IDoc) and is still active in those systems.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS element may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., "in progress" or "completed" without proper closure).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to check if there are any active references to the WBS element.
  Look for any related documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) that might be using the