How To Fix IWO_BAPI405 - WBS element with the internal number &1 cannot be converted

IWO_BAPI405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 405

• Message text: WBS element with the internal number &1 cannot be converted

What causes this issue?

When the initial data set was generated, the WBS element with the
internal display should have been converted to the external display.
However, this conversion could not be made as the WBS element was not
found in the system.

System Response

It is not possible to export the selected dataset.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the corresponding WBS element was deleted or whether there
is another error.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI405 - WBS element with the internal number &1 cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI405 indicates that there is an issue with converting a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element with the internal number specified in the error message. This typically occurs when there is a problem with the WBS element's validity or its configuration in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid WBS Element: The WBS element may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The input data provided to the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WBS element.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the WBS element, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS element may be in a status that does not allow certain operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check if the WBS element exists in the system. You can do