How To Fix G4707 - Enter either an order or a WBS element (not both).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Enter either an order or a WBS element (not both).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4707 - Enter either an order or a WBS element (not both). ?

  The SAP error message G4707, which states "Enter either an order or a WBS element (not both)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or cost accounting when you are trying to enter data that involves both an order and a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element simultaneously. This is not allowed because the system requires you to specify only one of these identifiers for the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction (like a cost entry, invoice, or journal entry) and have inadvertently filled in both the order number and the WBS element field.
  The system is designed to associate costs with either an order or a WBS element, but not both at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review the Input Fields: Check the transaction screen where you are entering the data. Look for the fields related to the order and the WBS element.
  Choose One Identifier: Decide whether you want to associate the transaction with an order or a WBS element. 
  
  If you want to use an order, clear the WBS element field.
  If you want to use a WBS element, clear the order field.
  
  
  Re-enter the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Understanding Orders and WBS Elements: 
  
  Orders: Typically used for internal cost tracking, such as production orders or service orders.
  WBS Elements: Part of project management in SAP, used to track costs and revenues associated with specific projects.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using transaction codes like:
  
  KO01: Create Order
  CJ20N: Project Builder (for WBS elements)
  FB50: General Ledger Accounting
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: For further details, you can refer to SAP Help documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users on how to properly enter transactions in SAP to avoid confusion between orders and WBS elements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4707 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.