How To Fix CJ489 - No activities are displayed for the selected WBS elements

CJ489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 489

• Message text: No activities are displayed for the selected WBS elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ489 - No activities are displayed for the selected WBS elements ?

  The SAP error message CJ489 ("No activities are displayed for the selected WBS elements") typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) when you are trying to view activities related to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element, but no activities are found for the specified WBS element.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Activities Assigned: The most common reason for this error is that there are no activities assigned to the selected WBS element. This can happen if the project has not been fully planned or if activities have not been created.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected a WBS element that does not have any associated activities. This could be due to selecting the wrong WBS element or a WBS element that is not yet active.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the activities associated with the WBS element.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as