How To Fix ADPMPS005 - Assignment only possible to network activity and WBS element

ADPMPS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPMPS - PM/PS Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assignment only possible to network activity and WBS element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPMPS005 - Assignment only possible to network activity and WBS element ?

  The SAP error message ADPMPS005 indicates that an assignment is only possible to a network activity or a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element. This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when trying to assign resources, costs, or other elements to a project.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a resource or cost to an object that is not a valid target for such assignments. In SAP Project System (PS), assignments can only be made to specific types of objects, such as:
  
  Network Activities: These are tasks or activities that are part of a project network.
  WBS Elements: These are hierarchical elements that represent the structure of a project.
  
  If you try to assign to an object that is neither a network activity nor a WBS element, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ADPMPS005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Type: Ensure that