How To Fix AO609 - WBS element &1 has cost estimate - not possible to adopt plan values

AO609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 609

• Message text: WBS element &1 has cost estimate - not possible to adopt plan values

What causes this issue?

Costing was already entered in the Project Builder for WBS element &v1&
. It is not possible to adopt more plan values in this WBS element.

System Response

Action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check if you want to keep the cost estimate on the WBS element. If not,
then delete it. Once it is deleted, it is then possible to transfer
plan values from the appropriation request to the WBS element.

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 AO609 - WBS element &1 has cost estimate - not possible to adopt plan values ?

  The SAP error message AO609 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element has an existing cost estimate, which prevents the adoption of planned values. This typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Cost Estimate: The WBS element already has a cost estimate associated with it. This means that the system has already calculated costs based on certain parameters, and it does not allow for the adoption of new planned values until the existing cost estimate is addressed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the WBS element, such as changes in the project structure or cost planning that have not been properly updated.
  Locked or Incomplete Data: The WBS element may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or incomplete data entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO609 error,