How To Fix KN045 - WBS element & does not exist

KN045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 045

• Message text: WBS element & does not exist

What causes this issue?

WBS element &v1& does not exist in the system.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing WBS element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KN045 - Details

• The SAP error message KN045 indicates that a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to assign a WBS element to a customer account or when processing transactions that involve WBS elements, such as billing or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element may have been entered incorrectly, such as a typo or wrong format.
  WBS Element Deactivation: The WBS element may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WBS element.
  Project Status: The project associated with the WBS element may not be in a status that allows for the use of the WBS element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check if the WBS element exists in the system. You can do