How To Fix GPDPEG016 - Group: definition of lost exception WBS element &1 is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDPEG - A&D GPD message classed used by Pegging only

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Group: definition of lost exception WBS element &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

Definition of lost exception WBS element &V1& is incorrect. This may be
because not all grouping WBS elements that have group-to-group transfer
between each other are entered on the selection screen for the pegging
report.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Run pegging with all groups (involved in group-to-group transfer)
together.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG016 - Group: definition of lost exception WBS element &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG016 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element in the context of project management. Specifically, it suggests that the WBS element referenced in the error message is not correctly defined or is missing some required attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect WBS Element Definition: The WBS element may not be properly defined in the system. This could be due to missing mandatory fields or incorrect settings.
  Inactive or Deleted WBS Element: The WBS element might have been deleted or marked as inactive, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the WBS element.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project system settings that affect how WBS elements are defined or used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Definition:
  
  Navigate to the WBS element in the SAP system and verify that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the WBS element is active and has not been deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check the project settings to ensure that the WBS element is correctly linked to the project and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the WBS element. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the WBS element configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display WBS) to view and manage WBS elements.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to WBS elements and the specific error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in project management are trained on how to properly define and manage WBS elements in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GPDPEG016 error message.