How To Fix GPD015 - No scrap WBS element has been defined for plant & and grouping WBS &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No scrap WBS element has been defined for plant & and grouping WBS &

What causes this issue?

Scrap should be assigned to a separate WBS element due to
plant-specific settings for the pegged requirements display. However,
no WBS element has been defined for plant &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Scrap cannot be assigned. This leads to incomplete cost distribution.

How to fix this error?

Create a WBS element for the <DS:TRAN.PEG04>assignment of scrap</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD015 - No scrap WBS element has been defined for plant & and grouping WBS & ?

  The SAP error message GPD015 indicates that there is no scrap Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element defined for a specific plant and grouping WBS. This error typically arises in the context of project systems or production planning when trying to process scrap or waste materials associated with a project or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined scrap WBS element for the specified plant and grouping WBS. This can happen if the configuration for scrap handling has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Plant or WBS Grouping: The error may also occur if the plant or WBS grouping specified in the transaction does not match any existing configuration in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the plant or WBS grouping entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Scrap WBS Element:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OPUK or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining WBS elements for scrap.
  Ensure that a scrap WBS element is defined for the specific plant and grouping WBS that you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Verify if the scrap WBS element exists for the specified plant and grouping WBS.
  If it does not exist, create a new scrap WBS element or modify an existing one to include the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and WBS Grouping:
  
  Double-check the plant and WBS grouping you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  If there are discrepancies, correct them in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of WBS elements and scrap handling.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OPUK (for project system settings) and CJ20N (for project management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to WBS elements and configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPD015 error and ensure that scrap handling is properly configured in your SAP system.