How To Fix BOS04029 - Several WBS elements are matched for costing items &1(&2)

BOS04029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS04 - BOS PS integration and Futher objects with EN language

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Several WBS elements are matched for costing items &1(&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS04029 - Several WBS elements are matched for costing items &1(&2) ?

  The SAP error message BOS04029 indicates that there are multiple Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements that match the costing items specified in the transaction. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with project costing and internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple WBS Elements: The primary cause of this error is that the system has found more than one WBS element that corresponds to the costing items you are trying to process. This can happen if:
  
  The costing items are not uniquely assigned to a single WBS element.
  There are overlapping or ambiguous assignments in the project structure.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project system or the way the WBS elements are structured.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or assigning WBS elements to costing items.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review WBS Assignments: Check the assignments of the costing items to WBS elements. Ensure that each costing item is uniquely assigned to