How To Fix CJ850 - Partner determination procedure & does not exist for 'Work Breakdown Str"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Partner determination procedure & does not exist for 'Work Breakdown Str"

What causes this issue?

The partner profile you entered is not intended for work breakdown
structures.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a partner profile that is valid for work breakdown structures.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ850 - Partner determination procedure & does not exist for 'Work Breakdown Str" ?

  The SAP error message CJ850 indicates that there is an issue with the partner determination procedure for a specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This error typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project-related data and partner assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The error suggests that the partner determination procedure has not been defined for the specified WBS element. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be assigned correctly to the project type or the WBS element.
  WBS Element Not Defined: The specific WBS element may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the partner determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the Project System settings and check the partner determination procedures.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is defined for the relevant project type and WBS element.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure is missing, you may need to create or assign a partner determination procedure to the WBS element.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under the relevant project type.
  
  
  
  Verify WBS Element:
  
  Ensure that the WBS element you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system.
  You can check this using transaction CJ20N or CJ03 to view the WBS structure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner determination settings.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to partner determination procedures for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ20N (Project Builder)
  CJ03 (Display WBS Element)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify the WBS element again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Project System (PS) for further assistance.