How To Fix CJ116 - Superior WBS element released or technically completed

CJ116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Superior WBS element released or technically completed

What causes this issue?

If the system was to execute the function 'Derive structure', it would
place a WBS element with status released or techically completed above
a WBS element with system status created. This would lead to an
inconsistency of the system statuses within the project hierarchy.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ116 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ116 indicates that the superior Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is either released or technically completed. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform certain actions (like posting costs or creating new activities) on a subordinate WBS element while its parent WBS element is in a status that does not allow such actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Superior WBS Element Status: The superior WBS element is either in a "Released" or "Technically Completed" status. This means that it is not open for further transactions, which can include cost postings or changes to its subordinate elements.
  Project Lifecycle: In project management, once a project or a phase is completed, it is common to set the WBS element to a status that prevents further changes to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Superior WBS Element:
  
  Navigate to the superior WBS