How To Fix 60156 - WBS element & not in status "&"

60156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 156

• Message text: WBS element & not in status "&"

What causes this issue?

You have selected a WBS element which is not yet "&V2&".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the WBS element &V1& via Project management -> Master data ->
Change WBS element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60156 - WBS element & not in status "&" ?

  The SAP error message 60156 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is not in the expected status for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in project management scenarios where certain actions are restricted based on the status of the WBS element.
  
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as posting costs, creating a purchase order, or changing the WBS element) on a WBS element that is not in the required status. Common statuses for WBS elements include:
  
  Created: The WBS element is created but not yet active.
  Released: The WBS element is approved for use and can have costs posted to it.
  Closed: The WBS element is completed and cannot have further transactions.
  
  If the WBS element is in a status that does not allow the action you are trying to perform, you will receive this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to