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

FAA_MD068 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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