How To Fix 9J874 - Default WBS element for company code & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Default WBS element for company code & is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J874 - Default WBS element for company code & is missing ?

  The SAP error message 9J874 indicates that the default Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element for a specific company code is missing. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when trying to create or manage projects that require a default WBS element.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A project is being created or processed, and the system cannot find a default WBS element assigned to the specified company code.
  The configuration for the project system (PS) module is incomplete or incorrect.
  The default WBS element has not been defined in the system for the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  
  Project System -> Structures -> Work Breakdown Structure -> Define Default WBS Element.
  
  
  Ensure that a default WBS element is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Default WBS Element:
  
  If a default WBS element is not defined, you will need to create one. This involves specifying a WBS element that will be used as the default for new projects in that company code.
  
  
  
  Assign WBS Element:
  
  If a WBS element exists but is not assigned as the default, you can assign it by editing the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify WBS elements in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of WBS elements and project management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of a project again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ01: Create Work Breakdown Structure
  CJ02: Change Work Breakdown Structure
  CJ03: Display Work Breakdown Structure
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring the Project System and WBS elements.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J874 and ensure that your project management processes in SAP function smoothly.