How To Fix CJ059 - There are already plan values for the WBS element &

CJ059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 059

• Message text: There are already plan values for the WBS element &

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CJ059 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ059 indicates that there are already plan values for the specified Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This error typically occurs when you attempt to enter planning data (such as costs or revenues) for a WBS element that already has existing planning data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Planning Data: The primary cause of this error is that the WBS element you are trying to plan for already has some planning data entered in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Type: You might be trying to enter a planning type that is not allowed for the WBS element.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify existing planning data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Planning Data: 
  
  Use transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check if there are already existing plan values for the WBS element.
  If there are existing values, you may need to adjust or delete them before entering