How To Fix ORB601 - WBS element &1 cannot be selected

ORB601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

• Message number: 601

• Message text: WBS element &1 cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

The WBS element you have entered is invalid, due to one of the
following:
The element does not satisfy the selection critera specified in the
initial screen.
No results analysis key has been entered in the master data for the WBS
element.
The element does not exist.

System Response

The entry cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check your input. Use the input help to display a list of all valid
elements.

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 ORB601 - WBS element &1 cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message ORB601 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element cannot be selected for a particular operation or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of project management and can occur for various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow it to be selected (e.g., it might be locked, closed, or in a status that prohibits further transactions).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified WBS element.
  Project Structure: The WBS element may not be correctly structured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the WBS element, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Hierarchy Issues: The WBS element may not be part of the current project hierarchy or may not be