How To Fix BOS04030 - Cannot locate cost estimate for WBS element &; contact technical support

BOS04030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Cannot locate cost estimate for WBS element &; contact technical support

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS04030 - Cannot locate cost estimate for WBS element &; contact technical support ?

  The SAP error message BOS04030 indicates that the system is unable to locate a cost estimate for a specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with project management and controlling modules in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that a cost estimate has not been created or assigned to the specified WBS element.
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element specified may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate may be in a status that does not allow it to be accessed (e.g., it may be marked as "locked" or "inactive").
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost estimate for the WBS element.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the cost estimate and the WBS element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Assign Cost