How To Fix KJ116 - WBS element & does not exist. Check the order

KJ116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 116

• Message text: WBS element & does not exist. Check the order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ116 - WBS element & does not exist. Check the order ?

  The SAP error message KJ116 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post costs or perform transactions related to a WBS element that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect WBS Element: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the WBS element field.
  Deleted WBS Element: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived.
  Project Status: The project to which the WBS element belongs may be in a status that does not allow for postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WBS element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check if the WBS element exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) module and using transaction