How To Fix AO095 - WBS element &1 is not a top WBS element - please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 095

• Message text: WBS element &1 is not a top WBS element - please correct

What causes this issue?

You assigned WBS element &V1& to the appropriation request.

System Response

You can only assign the WBS element that is at the highest position in
the work breakdown structure (the top WBS element) to appropriation
requests.

How to fix this error?

Choose a top WBS element or remove your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO095 - WBS element &1 is not a top WBS element - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AO095 indicates that the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element you are trying to use is not a top-level WBS element. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning, budgeting, or cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Hierarchy: The WBS element you are trying to reference is not at the top level of the hierarchy. In SAP, top-level WBS elements are those that do not have any parent WBS elements.
  Incorrect Assignment: You may be trying to assign a cost, budget, or other project-related data to a WBS element that is subordinate to another WBS element.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project system that restrict certain actions to only top-level WBS elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check WBS Structure: Verify the hierarchy of the WBS elements in your project. You can do this by navigating to the project structure in SAP and ensuring that the