How To Fix KJ158 - WBS el. & (level &) is not higher-level WBS el. & (level &)

KJ158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: WBS el. & (level &) is not higher-level WBS el. & (level &)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was searching for a higher-level WBS
element.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ158 - WBS el. & (level &) is not higher-level WBS el. & (level &) ?

  The SAP error message KJ158 indicates that there is an issue with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in your project. Specifically, it means that the WBS element you are trying to assign or reference is not at the correct hierarchical level compared to the parent WBS element. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new WBS element or assign a task to a WBS element that is not properly structured according to the project's hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The WBS element you are trying to create or reference is not at the correct level in relation to its parent WBS element. For example, if you are trying to create a level 2 WBS element under a level 1 WBS element, but the system recognizes it as a level 3 or lower, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project system that are