How To Fix PSS4_MSG205 - You cannot save project; Check billing element flag in project hierarchy

PSS4_MSG205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 205

• Message text: You cannot save project; Check billing element flag in project hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You have set the billing element flag for a work package to which one of
the following statements applies:
The work package is part of the subtree of another billing element.
Its subtree contains another billing element.
However, a billing element cannot have another billing element in its
subtree.

System Response

The system does not save the project.

How to fix this error?

In the <LS>Project Planning</> app, find the billing element that
contains another billing element in its subtree.
Deselect the <LS>Billing Element</> flag in one of the two work
packages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG205 - You cannot save project; Check billing element flag in project hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG205 indicates that you cannot save a project because there is an issue with the billing element flag in the project hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with projects that involve billing or financial tracking.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Billing Element Flag Not Set: The project or one of its components does not have the billing element flag set correctly. This flag is essential for determining whether a project or WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element can be billed.
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the project hierarchy, such as a parent project or WBS element that is not properly configured to allow billing.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not allow for changes or saving, such as being locked or in a closed state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you