How To Fix CNIF_STATUS012 - Error calling up BAPI: WBS Element &1 appears more than once

CNIF_STATUS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_STATUS - Messages for setting/deleting system and user status

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error calling up BAPI: WBS Element &1 appears more than once

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CNIF_STATUS012 - Details

• The SAP error message CNIF_STATUS012 indicates that there is an issue with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element being referenced multiple times in a context where it should only appear once. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a project or a related object using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) and the system detects duplicate entries for the specified WBS element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate WBS Elements: The most common cause of this error is that the same WBS element is being passed multiple times in the input data to the BAPI.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data structure being used to call the BAPI may not be correctly defined, leading to the same WBS element being included multiple times.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the project structure, where the same WBS element is inadvertently linked or referenced multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the input