How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO077 - WBS element & does not exist. Select a valid WBS element.

APPL_MM_PUR_PO077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 077

• Message text: WBS element & does not exist. Select a valid WBS element.

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APPL_MM_PUR_PO077 - Details

• The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO077 indicates that the system cannot find the specified Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element in the context of a purchase order (PO) or related procurement process. This error typically arises when trying to assign a WBS element to a purchase order, and the specified WBS element is either incorrect, inactive, or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element entered may have been mistyped or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive WBS Element: The WBS element may have been deactivated or deleted in the project management module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified WBS element.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS element may be in a status that does not allow for new assignments.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or project hierarchy may have affected the availability of the WBS element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify WBS Element: