How To Fix GPD068 - Define WBS element for excess, scrap, and stock differences

GPD068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Define WBS element for excess, scrap, and stock differences

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a WBS element for excess, scrap, and stock
differences.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

On plant level define WBS elements for distribution of excess, scrap,
and stock differences. These elements are used, if it is not possible
to assign exceptions. This is the case, for example, when an object is
edited for the first time and the complete quantity is not assigned to
a separate 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD068 - Define WBS element for excess, scrap, and stock differences ?

  The SAP error message GPD068 indicates that there is a requirement to define a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element for handling excess, scrap, and stock differences in the context of project management and controlling. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction related to inventory differences, excess materials, or scrap, but the system cannot find a corresponding WBS element to associate with these transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing WBS Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined WBS element for the specific project or order you are working with. This can happen if the WBS element has not been created or if it has not been properly assigned to the project.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project system or controlling module that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to link excess, scrap, or stock differences to