How To Fix /FMP/MP036 - WBS element &1 does not exist

/FMP/MP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FMP/MP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: WBS element &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FMP/MP036 - WBS element &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /FMP/MP036 WBS element &1 does not exist typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Deleted WBS Element: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the WBS element.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS element may be in a status that restricts access to its elements.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data that prevent the system from recognizing the WBS element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Double-check the WBS element number you are using. Ensure that it is entered