How To Fix CJ829 - The Field Key & is still being used in existing WBS Elements.

CJ829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 829

• Message text: The Field Key & is still being used in existing WBS Elements.

What causes this issue?

The field key that you have selected under User Fields is used in
existing WBS elements.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make changes to the user-defined fields here:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_OLPR_PSPOPS1>Define User Fields for WBS Elements</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ829 - The Field Key & is still being used in existing WBS Elements. ?

  The SAP error message CJ829 indicates that a specific field key is still being used in existing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a field key that is currently in use, which can disrupt the integrity of the data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Key Usage: The field key you are trying to delete or modify is actively being referenced by one or more WBS elements in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in project management data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ829 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display WBS Element) to find out which WBS elements are using the field key in question.
  You can also use the report RPSCOB00 to check for the usage of the field key in WBS elements.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete WBS Elements:
  
  If