How To Fix AO192 - Maintain the responsible company code for 'create WBS element'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Maintain the responsible company code for 'create WBS element'

What causes this issue?

You selected the function 'create WBS element' from the appropriation
request. However, you have not yet maintained the responsible company
code in the appropriation request (under 'organizational units'). The
responsible company code is the company code that is responsible for
carrying out the measure (WBS element).

System Response

The WBS element cannot be created from appropriation request &V1&
without a responsible company code.

How to fix this error?

Enter the responsible company code.
&NOTE&
Note that the system uses the responsible company code, not the
requesting company code, for creating the WBS element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO192 - Maintain the responsible company code for 'create WBS element' ?

  The SAP error message AO192, which states "Maintain the responsible company code for 'create WBS element'," typically occurs when you are trying to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element in SAP Project System (PS) without having a responsible company code assigned to the project or WBS element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code Assignment: The project or WBS element you are trying to create does not have a responsible company code assigned. This is a mandatory field in the project definition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Project System settings that prevent the assignment of a company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the project or WBS element.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Company Code:
  
  Navigate to the project definition or the WBS element you are trying to create.
  Ensure that a responsible company code is assigned. You can do this by going to the project definition (transaction code CJ20N or CJ01) and checking the "Company Code" field.
  If it is not assigned, you can enter the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Project Profile:
  
  Ensure that the project profile assigned to the project allows for the assignment of a company code. You can check this in the project profile settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Project System (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to:
  Project System -> Structures -> Work Breakdown Structure -> Define Project Profile
  
  Ensure that the settings are correctly configured to allow for company code assignment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify WBS elements. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ01 - Create Work Breakdown Structure
  CJ20N - Project Builder
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to allow for project management activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO192 error and successfully create the WBS element in SAP.