How To Fix PRS070 - Source of WIP screen value 1 is missing for &1; &2 in &3 language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Source of WIP screen value 1 is missing for &1; &2 in &3 language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS070 - Source of WIP screen value 1 is missing for &1; &2 in &3 language ?

  The SAP error message PRS070 indicates that there is a missing source of Work in Progress (WIP) screen value for a specific object in the specified language. This error typically arises in the context of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when the system is unable to find the necessary data to display or process WIP calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source of WIP may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Language-Specific Data: The error may occur if the data for the specified language is not maintained. For example, if the system is set to display in a language that does not have corresponding entries in the configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the project or cost objects, such as missing or incomplete information.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for WIP in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are made in the relevant customizing settings (transaction codes like OPRD or OPRC may be useful).
  Verify that the WIP calculation settings are correctly defined for the project or cost object in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Data:
  
  Check if the required data exists for the specified language. If not, you may need to maintain the necessary translations or entries in the relevant tables.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all master data related to the project or cost object is complete and accurate. This includes checking project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), and cost centers.
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the PRS070 error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), and OPRD (WIP Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PRS070 for any known issues or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRS070 error in your SAP system.