How To Fix P8042 - There are no WBS elements in the specified interval

P8042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P8 - PS Planning: CElm/Activity Inputs, Statistical Key Figures

• Message number: 042

• Message text: There are no WBS elements in the specified interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P8042 - There are no WBS elements in the specified interval ?

  The SAP error message P8042, which states "There are no WBS elements in the specified interval," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data related to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, but the system cannot find any WBS elements that fall within the specified date range or criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Date Range Issue: The specified date range does not include any WBS elements. This can happen if the start and end dates are set incorrectly.
  WBS Element Status: The WBS elements may not be active or may have been deleted or archived.
  Project Definition: The project definition associated with the WBS elements may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the WBS elements.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Range: Verify the date range