How To Fix PFM_12FA020 - Document does not have WBS element nor Reference field filled in

PFM_12FA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FA - Messages for year closing process

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Document does not have WBS element nor Reference field filled in

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PFM_12FA020 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FA020 indicates that a document you are trying to process does not have a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element or a reference field filled in. This error typically occurs in the context of project management and financial transactions where WBS elements are used to track costs and revenues associated with specific projects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing WBS Element: The document you are trying to post or process is expected to have a WBS element associated with it, but it is not filled in.
  Missing Reference Field: If the document is supposed to reference another document or project, and that reference field is empty, this error can also occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require WBS elements or reference fields for certain types of transactions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have simply forgotten to enter the required WBS element or reference field when creating the document.
  
  
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