How To Fix C2268 - WBS element &1 of the order is not the same as WBS element &2

C2268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 268

• Message text: WBS element &1 of the order is not the same as WBS element &2

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C2268 - Details

• The SAP error message C2268 indicates a mismatch between the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element associated with an order and the WBS element that is expected or defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project orders, internal orders, or other related financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  WBS Element Mismatch: The WBS element assigned to a particular order does not match the WBS element that is expected based on the configuration or the project structure.
  Incorrect Assignment: The order may have been incorrectly assigned to a different WBS element than what is defined in the project structure.
  Changes in Project Structure: If the project structure has been modified (e.g., WBS elements have been added, deleted, or changed), existing orders may not align with the new structure.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of orders