How To Fix FAGL_ALE019 - WBS element &1 not found in the system

FAGL_ALE019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 019

• Message text: WBS element &1 not found in the system

What causes this issue?

The document contains an account assignment to a WBS element that has
<ZH>not</> been created in the system.

System Response

The document <ZH>cannot</> be posted.

How to fix this error?

The following options are available:
Change the account assignment, or
Deactivate this error message in message control

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE FAGL_MSG_SWITCH OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_ALE019 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_ALE019 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element specified in a transaction or process cannot be found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with project-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Not Created: The WBS element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  WBS Element Deleted: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WBS element.
  Data Transfer Issues: If this error occurs during data transfer (e.g., ALE/IDoc), it may indicate that the WBS element was not included in the data transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check if the WBS element exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) module and using transaction code