How To Fix PLM_SE_PRS_MESSAGES081 - WBS element ID &1 may not be used.

PLM_SE_PRS_MESSAGES081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_PRS_MESSAGES - Message class for PS services

• Message number: 081

• Message text: WBS element ID &1 may not be used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_PRS_MESSAGES081 - WBS element ID &1 may not be used. ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_PRS_MESSAGES081 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element ID cannot be used in the context you are trying to apply it. This error typically arises in project management scenarios within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures, budgeting, or cost planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the operation you are attempting (e.g., it might be locked, closed, or not released).
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element ID you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted or archived.
  Hierarchy Issues: The WBS element may not be correctly positioned within the project hierarchy, or it may not be assigned to the correct project.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified WBS element.
  Project Definition Issues: