How To Fix FAA_MD068 - Cost center and WBS element cannot be entered at the same time (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Cost center and WBS element cannot be entered at the same time (&1)

What causes this issue?

You can either choose WBS elements or cost centers to collect your
depreciation costs, <ZH>not</> both.

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?

In the time-dependent asset master data, enter a cost center <ZH>or</> a
WBS element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD068 - Cost center and WBS element cannot be entered at the same time (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD068 indicates that both a cost center and a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element have been entered simultaneously in a transaction where only one of them is allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when dealing with fixed assets.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to assign both a cost center and a WBS element to a transaction (such as asset acquisition or transfer) that only permits one of these fields to be filled. In SAP, a cost center is used for internal cost tracking, while a WBS element is used for project-related cost tracking. The system does not allow both to be specified at the same time for certain transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one of the two fields (cost center or WBS element) is filled in the transaction. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to execute when you encounter the error.
  
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the input fields in the transaction screen. You should see fields for both cost center and WBS element.
  
  
  Select One Option:
  
  If you want to assign costs to a cost center, fill in the cost center field and leave the WBS element field blank.
  If you want to assign costs to a WBS element, fill in the WBS element field and leave the cost center field blank.
  
  
  
  Re-execute the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to asset accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABZON: Transfer within Company Code
  ABT1N: Transfer between Company Codes
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the settings align with your organization's accounting practices.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for entering data in asset accounting transactions to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_MD068 error and proceed with your transaction successfully.