How To Fix AO359 - Deletion flag or indicator set for WBS &1 - assignment not possible

AO359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Deletion flag or indicator set for WBS &1 - assignment not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to assign WBS element &V1& to appropriation request &V2&.
However, this WBS element is flagged for deletion, or the deletion
indicator is already set.

System Response

Assignment is not allowed for measures that are flagged for deletion or
in which the deletion indicator is set.

How to fix this error?

Check if you chose WBS element &V1& correctly, or check the status of
WBS element &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO359 - Deletion flag or indicator set for WBS &1 - assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message AO359 indicates that there is a deletion flag or indicator set for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element, which prevents any further assignments or transactions from being processed against that WBS. This is a common issue in project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with WBS elements that are no longer active or have been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The WBS element has been marked for deletion, which means it is no longer considered active in the system.
  Status of WBS: The WBS element may have a status that restricts further assignments, such as being closed or completed.
  Project Structure Changes: Changes in the project structure or hierarchy may lead to certain WBS elements being flagged for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check WBS Status: Verify the status of the WBS element in the project structure. If it is marked as deleted or inactive, you may need to change its status or