How To Fix JP016 - Standard projects/WBS elements still exist with the editing mask &

JP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JP - Customizing PS Profiles und Project Editing Mask

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Standard projects/WBS elements still exist with the editing mask &

What causes this issue?

There are still standard projects or standard WBS elements with the
editing mask &V1&. Therefore you cannot change them

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

The existing standrd projects or standard WBS elements
that still use this edit mask must first be archived before you can
change or delete the editing masks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JP016 - Standard projects/WBS elements still exist with the editing mask & ?

  The SAP error message JP016 indicates that there are standard projects or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements that still exist with the specified editing mask. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or archive a project or WBS element, but there are still active or related elements that prevent this action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Projects/WBS Elements: The primary cause of this error is that there are still standard projects or WBS elements associated with the editing mask you are trying to delete or modify.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like network activities, purchase orders, etc.) that are preventing the deletion.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: If a previous attempt to delete or archive a project was incomplete, it may leave residual data that causes this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Projects/WBS Elements:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to check for any existing projects or WBS elements that