How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION166 - WBS elements for area of responsibility cannot be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 166

• Message text: WBS elements for area of responsibility cannot be filled

What causes this issue?

In the personalization hierarchy, there is no personalization
application (node) CO-PRO (for WBS elements) with field name
(characteristic) POSID. However, the internal orders for the area of
responsibility ought to be transferred to this node.

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?

If you work without expert mode, you can switch on expert mode using
user maintenance (transaction SU01, set parameter FPB_PERS_EXPERT to X).
If you execute the transfer again, you can now select the node for the
personalization application and the field name. If you have a customer
node for internal orders, you can select this and so transfer the data
to this node.
If you are already working in expert mode, then you will not have either
the delivered status of the personalization hierarchy with node CO-PRO
nor a customer node for WBS elements. To be able to carry out the
extraction for WBS elements, you have to create such a customer node in
transaction FPB_MAINTAIN_HIER.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION166 - WBS elements for area of responsibility cannot be filled ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION166 indicates that there is an issue with filling WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements for a specific area of responsibility in the context of SAP Financial Planning and Budgeting (FPB). This error typically arises when the system is unable to retrieve or assign the necessary WBS elements based on the defined parameters or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing WBS Elements: The WBS elements that are supposed to be associated with the area of responsibility may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the WBS elements.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FPB or project management module that are not set up correctly, preventing the system from linking WBS elements to the area of responsibility.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to WBS elements or the area of responsibility.
  Incorrect Area of Responsibility: The area of responsibility specified may not be valid or may not have any associated WBS elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check WBS Elements: Verify that the WBS elements exist in the system and are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) module and checking the WBS structure.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the WBS elements. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the FPB and ensure that the area of responsibility is correctly linked to the appropriate WBS elements. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data related to WBS elements and areas of responsibility.
  Validate Area of Responsibility: Ensure that the area of responsibility being used is valid and has WBS elements associated with it. You may need to consult with a project manager or system administrator to confirm this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) to view and manage WBS elements, or PFCG to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Financial Planning and Budgeting and Project System for detailed information on WBS elements and areas of responsibility.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.