How To Fix AO437 - Project definition &1 has deletion flag - creating WBS not possible

AO437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Project definition &1 has deletion flag - creating WBS not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to create a WBS element for project definition &V1&. However,
project definition &V1& is flagged for deletion, or the deletion
indicator is already set.

System Response

You are not allowed to create WBS elements for projects that are
flagged for deletion, or in which the deletion indicator is set.

How to fix this error?

Check if project definition &V1& is the project definition you want, or
check the status of the project definition.
Enter a different project definition, if necessary.

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 AO437 - Project definition &1 has deletion flag - creating WBS not possible ?

  The SAP error message AO437 indicates that you are trying to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element for a project definition that has been flagged for deletion. This means that the project is no longer active, and as a result, you cannot create new WBS elements under it.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the project definition you are attempting to use has been marked with a deletion flag. This typically happens when a project is completed, canceled, or otherwise deemed inactive, and the deletion flag is set to prevent any further modifications or additions to the project structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the status of the project definition. If the project is indeed completed and should not be modified, you may need to create a new project definition instead of trying to add WBS elements to the existing one.
  
  
  Remove Deletion