How To Fix IW060 - No WBS element is assigned to the order

IW060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No WBS element is assigned to the order

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a component to a project stock. However, this is not
possible, as you have not assigned a corresponding WBS element to the
order.

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?

Enter a WBS element on the tab page <LS>Additional Data</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW060 - No WBS element is assigned to the order ?

  The SAP error message IW060 ("No WBS element is assigned to the order") typically occurs in the context of project management and order processing within SAP. This error indicates that a work order (or maintenance order) is not linked to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element, which is necessary for tracking costs and resources in project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing WBS Assignment: The most common cause is that the order has not been assigned a WBS element. This can happen if the order was created without specifying a WBS element or if the WBS element was not correctly linked during the order creation process.
  Incorrect Order Type: Some order types may require a WBS element, and if the order type does not support WBS assignment, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the assignment of WBS elements to certain order types.
  User Authorization: The user may