How To Fix HRPSGB086 - No WBS elements were selected

HRPSGB086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No WBS elements were selected

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HRPSGB086 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB086, which states "No WBS elements were selected," typically occurs in the context of project management and cost accounting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements that meet the criteria specified in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  No WBS Elements Created: There may be no WBS elements created in the project you are trying to access.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing WBS elements. This could be due to incorrect project codes, dates, or other filters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the WBS elements.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS elements may be in a status that prevents selection (e.g., closed or archived).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between projects