How To Fix KAO002 - Error when determining superior WBS element of a subtree

KAO002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KAO - General Notifications for Period-End Closing in Projects

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Error when determining superior WBS element of a subtree

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the superior WBS element or a subtree for
a WBS elment. As a result, an error occurred.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

This error should not occur. Create a problem message under the
component PS-REV-RA with the message number KAO 002.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KAO002 - Error when determining superior WBS element of a subtree ?

  The SAP error message KAO002, which states "Error when determining superior WBS element of a subtree," typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling when working with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy of WBS elements, particularly when trying to determine the superior (parent) WBS element for a given subtree.
  Causes of KAO002 Error
  
  
  Missing Superior WBS Element: The superior WBS element that is supposed to be linked to the current WBS element may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect WBS Structure: The WBS elements may not be correctly structured, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the WBS elements.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the database.
  
  
  Project Status: The project or WBS element may be