How To Fix CJ719 - Several WBS elements on level 1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Several WBS elements on level 1 not allowed

What causes this issue?

Project profile &V2& specifies that project definition &V1& can only
have one root, which means, that only one WBS element can be at level
1.

System Response

You cannot create any new WBS elements for this project definition
(with the function "Create individual element".)
You cannot save the WBS if there are several WBS elements at level 1.
If you are working with a standard WBS, this message is simply a
warning; the system still saves the standard WBS. However, if you
createa WBS by copying this standard WBS, you must first change the
structure before you save.

How to fix this error?

Change the structure so that only one WBS element is at level 1.
You can do this in one of the following places:
In the operative structures menu: Change work breakdown structure
In the project planning board
In the planning menu: <LS>Project -> Structure</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ719 - Several WBS elements on level 1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CJ719 ("Several WBS elements on level 1 not allowed") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that there are multiple WBS elements at the same hierarchical level (level 1) that are not allowed according to the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Level 1 WBS Elements: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to create or assign multiple WBS elements at the first level of a project. In a standard project structure, there should only be one top-level WBS element (level 1).
  Project Structure Configuration: The project structure may be configured in such a way that it does not allow multiple level 1 WBS elements.
  Incorrect Project Definition: The project definition may not be set up correctly, leading to the creation of multiple level 1