CJ148 - No costs were calculated for any WBS element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No costs were calculated for any WBS element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ148 - No costs were calculated for any WBS element ?

  The SAP error message CJ148 ("No costs were calculated for any WBS element") typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling when you are trying to perform a transaction related to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, such as when executing a report or running a settlement.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Actual Costs Recorded: There may be no actual costs recorded against the WBS elements. This can happen if no transactions (like purchase orders, production orders, or service entries) have been posted to the WBS elements.
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to analyze may not have any costs posted. Ensure that you are looking at the correct fiscal period.
  
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS elements may be in a status that does not allow for cost calculation. For example, if the WBS element is marked as "closed" or "not released," costs may not be calculated.
  
  
  Cost Planning Issues: If there is no cost planning done for the WBS elements, or if the planned costs are not correctly assigned, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Missing Assignment: The WBS elements may not be correctly assigned to a project or may not have the necessary cost elements assigned.
  
  
  Cost Object Not Active: The cost object (WBS element) may not be active in the controlling area.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Actual Costs: Verify if there are any actual costs posted to the WBS elements. You can do this by checking related transactions in the system.
  
  
  Review Period Settings: Ensure that you are analyzing the correct period and that costs have been posted in that period.
  
  
  WBS Element Status: Check the status of the WBS elements. If they are not released or are closed, you may need to change their status to allow for cost calculations.
  
  
  Cost Planning: Ensure that cost planning has been done for the WBS elements. You can use transaction codes like CJ40 (Planning) to check and update the planning.
  
  
  Assignment Verification: Verify that the WBS elements are correctly assigned to the project and that all necessary cost elements are assigned.
  
  
  Activate Cost Object: If the WBS element is not active, you may need to activate it in the controlling area.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ40 (Planning), and CJI3 (Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for project system (PS) and controlling (CO) modules for more detailed guidance on WBS elements and cost calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CJ148 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.