How To Fix GPDPEG018 - Plant & group definition of scrap exception WBS element &1 is incorrect

GPDPEG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Plant & group definition of scrap exception WBS element &1 is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG018 - Plant & group definition of scrap exception WBS element &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG018 indicates that there is an issue with the plant and group definition of a scrap exception for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This error typically arises in the context of project systems and production planning, where scrap handling is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The plant or group definition for the scrap exception may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the WBS element, such as the plant or the scrap group, may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  WBS Element Settings: The WBS element may not be properly assigned to a plant or may not have the necessary settings for handling scrap.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data for the WBS element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the scrap exception in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPL8 for scrap settings).
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