How To Fix /ISDFPS/ACCMSG079 - WBS element &1 is not assigned to any controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ACCMSG -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: WBS element &1 is not assigned to any controlling area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG079 - WBS element &1 is not assigned to any controlling area ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG079 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is not assigned to any controlling area. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with project management and controlling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Not Assigned: The WBS element you are trying to use is not linked to any controlling area in the system. This means that the system cannot determine where to post costs or revenues related to this WBS element.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to include the WBS element, or the WBS element may have been created without the necessary assignment.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the project structure, the WBS elements may not have the correct assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign WBS Element to Controlling Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code CJ02 (Change WBS Element).
  Enter the WBS element number and select the