How To Fix GPD073 - Cannot cancel cost distribution for grouping WBS element &1

GPD073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Cannot cancel cost distribution for grouping WBS element &1

What causes this issue?

Problems occured when cancelling the cost distribution for grouping WBS
element &V1&:
The selected period does not match the period for the last cost
distribution: &V2& / &V3&.
Pegging has been carried out since the last cost distribution.

System Response

Grouping WBS element &V1& is excluded from processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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 GPD073 - Cannot cancel cost distribution for grouping WBS element &1 ?

  The SAP error message GPD073, which states "Cannot cancel cost distribution for grouping WBS element &1," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) when there is an attempt to cancel a cost distribution for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that is not allowed due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow for cost distribution cancellation. For example, if the WBS element is already closed or has been set to a status that prohibits changes.
  Cost Distribution Already Posted: If the cost distribution has already been posted to a higher-level WBS element or to a cost center, it may not be possible to cancel it.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked transactions that prevent the cancellation of the cost distribution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the cancellation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check WBS Element Status: Verify the status