How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES199 - &1: Maintain CO area in &2 transfer method Customizing for WBS

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: &1: Maintain CO area in &2 transfer method Customizing for WBS

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/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES199 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES199 &1: Maintain CO area in &2 transfer method Customizing for WBS typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the transfer method for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in the Controlling (CO) module. This error arises when the system cannot find a valid controlling area for the specified transfer method in the Customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area is not maintained for the specified transfer method in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Transfer Method: The transfer method being used may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the controlling area.
  WBS Element Settings: The WBS element may not be properly linked to the controlling area or may not have the necessary settings configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Customizing settings for the transfer method.
  Use the transaction code SPRO