How To Fix PPEPRO037 - WBS element &1 has been marked for deletion

PPEPRO037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEPRO - iPPE PS Interface and PS External Objects

• Message number: 037

• Message text: WBS element &1 has been marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEPRO037 - WBS element &1 has been marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message PPEPRO037 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element has been marked for deletion. This typically occurs in project management scenarios where a WBS element is no longer needed or is being replaced.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (such as posting costs, creating a new transaction, or modifying the WBS element) on a WBS element that has been flagged for deletion. This flag prevents any further processing on that WBS element to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in project accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the WBS Element:
  
  Use transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display WBS) to check the status of the WBS element. Confirm that it is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark the WBS Element:
  
  If the WBS element should not be deleted, you can unmark it. This can typically be done in the