How To Fix GJ943 - PO & &: WBS Element & Does not Belong to Controlling Area &

GJ943 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 943

• Message text: PO & &: WBS Element & Does not Belong to Controlling Area &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ943 - PO & &: WBS Element & Does not Belong to Controlling Area & ?

  The SAP error message GJ943 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element to a controlling area in the context of a Purchase Order (PO). This error typically arises when the WBS element you are trying to use is not assigned to the same controlling area as the Purchase Order.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Assignment: The WBS element is not assigned to the controlling area of the Purchase Order. Each WBS element is linked to a specific controlling area, and if the PO is created in a different controlling area, this error will occur.
  Incorrect PO Configuration: The Purchase Order may have been created with a controlling area that does not match the WBS element.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup for either the WBS element or the Purchase Order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Assignment:
  
  Go to the WBS element in the SAP system