How To Fix PSS4_MSG195 - You cannot set the Billing Element flag for &4. Check project structure.

PSS4_MSG195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 195

• Message text: You cannot set the Billing Element flag for &4. Check project structure.

What causes this issue?

You have set the <LS>Billing Element</> flag for work package &V4& to
which one of the following statements applies:
Work package &V4& is part of the subtree of another billing element.
The subtree of work package &V4& contains another billing element.
However, a billing element cannot have another billing element in its
subtree.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the <LS>Billing Element</> flag either in work package &V4& or
in the conflicting billing element.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG195 - You cannot set the Billing Element flag for &4. Check project structure. ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG195 indicates that there is an issue with setting the Billing Element flag for a specific project element in the Project System (PS) module. This error typically arises when the project structure does not meet the necessary criteria for the element to be designated as a billing element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Project Structure Issues: The project element you are trying to set as a billing element may not be in the correct position within the project hierarchy. For example, it might be a subordinate element that cannot be designated as a billing element.
  Element Type: The type of project element (e.g., WBS element, network) may not support billing. Only certain types of elements can be marked as billing elements.
  Status of the Project Element: The project element may be in a status that does not allow changes to its billing settings. For example, if the project is already completed or closed, you