How To Fix GPD020 - No surplus WBS element defined for plant & and grouping WBS element &

GPD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No surplus WBS element defined for plant & and grouping WBS element &

What causes this issue?

No scrap WBS element has been defined for plant &V1& and grouping WBS
element &V2&.

System Response

Scrap cannot be assigned. This may lead to incomplete cost
distribution.

How to fix this error?

Crate a WBS element for the <DS:TRAN.PEG04>assignemnt of scrap</>
either on plant level or for the combination plant/grouoing WBS
element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD020 - No surplus WBS element defined for plant & and grouping WBS element & ?

  The SAP error message GPD020 indicates that there is no surplus Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element defined for a specific plant and grouping WBS element. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project-related costs and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a surplus WBS element defined for the specified plant and grouping WBS element. This can happen if the configuration for project management is incomplete or if the necessary WBS elements have not been created in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant or WBS Element: The error may also occur if the plant or WBS element being referenced is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Project Structure Issues: If the project structure is not properly set up, it may lead to this error when trying to allocate costs or resources.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Surplus WBS