How To Fix 3G143 - WBS element with external number &1 is not recognized in the system

3G143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 143

• Message text: WBS element with external number &1 is not recognized in the system

What causes this issue?

The WBS element with the name &V1& is included in the imported dataset.
This WBS element has been transferred from the sending system to the
receiving system.
However the WBS element &V1& does not exist in the receiving system.

System Response

The file cannot be imported.

How to fix this error?

Check in the sending system whether the WBS element &V1& is incorrectly
included in the dataset.
If this is not the case, this means the transfer of the WBS element is
correct and the WBS element &V1& must be created in the receiving
system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G143 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G143 indicates that the system cannot recognize a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element with the specified external number. This typically occurs in project management scenarios where the WBS element is referenced but not found in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect WBS Number: The WBS element number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  WBS Element Not Created: The WBS element may not have been created in the system.
  WBS Element Deleted: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the WBS element.
  Project Structure Not Active: The project structure to which the WBS belongs may not be active or may not have been properly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the WBS Number: Double-check the WBS element number for any typos or errors.
  Check WBS Creation: Ensure that the WBS element has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to