How To Fix CJ172 - You cannot cancel. Superior WBS is confirmed

CJ172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You cannot cancel. Superior WBS is confirmed

What causes this issue?

You can only cancel an actual finish date if the superior WBS element
is not yet confirmed.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ172 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ172 ("You cannot cancel. Superior WBS is confirmed") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project-related transactions. This error indicates that you are trying to cancel or delete a WBS element that has a superior WBS element which is already confirmed, meaning that there are transactions or confirmations associated with it that prevent the cancellation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Confirmed Superior WBS: The superior WBS element has been confirmed, which means that there are financial transactions, such as costs or revenues, that have been posted against it.
  Dependencies: The WBS elements are interdependent, and the system prevents the cancellation of a subordinate WBS element if its superior is confirmed to maintain data integrity.
  Project Status: The project or WBS element may be in a status that does not allow for cancellations or deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmations: Review the superior WBS element to see