How To Fix GPD011 - Grouping WBS element & contains no distribution profile

GPD011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Grouping WBS element & contains no distribution profile

What causes this issue?

No distribution profile has been entered in the project definition.
This is, however, prerequisite for the pegged requirements display.

System Response

The pegged requirements display cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a distribution profile and start the pegged requirements display
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD011 - Grouping WBS element & contains no distribution profile ?

  The SAP error message GPD011 indicates that a grouping Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element does not have an associated distribution profile. This typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A grouping WBS element is being used in a project, but it has not been assigned a distribution profile.
  The system requires a distribution profile to determine how costs and revenues should be allocated across the WBS elements.
  The grouping WBS element is expected to have a distribution profile for proper cost planning and reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GPD011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Assign a Distribution Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant WBS element in the SAP system.
  Go to the "WBS Element" master data.
  Check the settings for the grouping WBS element and ensure that a distribution profile is assigned.
  If not, assign an appropriate distribution profile that matches your project