How To Fix AP079 - WBS element &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: WBS element &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP079 - WBS element &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AP079 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to post costs or create a transaction related to a WBS element that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes of Error AP079
  
  Non-existent WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect WBS Element: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the WBS element field.
  Deleted WBS Element: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived.
  Project Status: The project to which the WBS element belongs may be in a status that does not allow for postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WBS element.
  
  Solutions to Error AP079
  
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check if the WBS element exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) module and using transaction codes like CJ03 (Display WBS Element) to confirm its existence.
  
  
  Check for Typos: Ensure that the WBS element is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  Create WBS Element: If the WBS element does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CJ01 (Create WBS Element).
  
  
  Check Project Status: Ensure that the project associated with the WBS element is in a status that allows for postings. You can check the project status using transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the WBS element. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult with Project Manager: If the WBS element is supposed to exist but cannot be found, consult with the project manager or the person responsible for project setup to clarify the situation.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ01: Create WBS Element
  CJ02: Change WBS Element
  CJ03: Display WBS Element
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to WBS elements and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the Project System module for more detailed information on WBS elements and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP079 error and ensure that the WBS elements are correctly set up in your SAP system.