How To Fix CJ072 - WBS element &1 cannot be deleted due to assignments in network &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 072

• Message text: WBS element &1 cannot be deleted due to assignments in network &2

What causes this issue?

The selected network header is assigned to the WBS element to be
deleted. However the activities in the network are assigned to
different WBS elements. These WBS elements are not all to be deleted.
Therefore the network header and with it the WBS element cannot be
deleted.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

First delete the activities that are assigned to other WBS elements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ072 - WBS element &1 cannot be deleted due to assignments in network &2 ?

  The SAP error message CJ072 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element cannot be deleted because it has existing assignments in a network. This typically occurs in project management scenarios where the WBS element is linked to a network activity, and SAP prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Assignments: The WBS element is assigned to one or more network activities, which means it is actively being used in project planning and execution.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to ensure that deleting a WBS element does not lead to orphaned data or inconsistencies in project structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to check the assignments of the WBS element.
  Identify the network activities that are linked to the WBS element.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you determine that the WBS element can be safely deleted, you will need to remove its assignments from the network activities.
  You can do this by navigating to the network in transaction CN22 (Change Network) or CN03 (Display Network) and removing the WBS element from the relevant activities.
  
  
  
  Delete the WBS Element:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you can attempt to delete the WBS element again using transaction CJ02 (Change WBS Element) or CJ01 (Create WBS Element).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the WBS element in other project components, such as cost planning, budgeting, or resource assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ03: Display Project
  CN22: Change Network
  CJ02: Change WBS Element
  CJ01: Create WBS Element
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on WBS elements and network management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete WBS elements and network activities.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the project structure to ensure that everything is functioning as expected without any errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ072 error and successfully delete the WBS element.