Message type: E = Error
Message class: /S4PPM/CRUD -
Message number: 161
Message text: Billing Element flag cannot be set due to work package &1 (&2).
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/S4PPM/CRUD161
- Billing Element flag cannot be set due to work package &1 (&2). ?The SAP error message /S4PPM/CRUD161 Billing Element flag cannot be set due to work package &1 (&2) typically occurs in the context of Project Management or Project System modules in SAP, particularly when dealing with billing elements in work packages. This error indicates that there is an issue with setting the billing element flag for a specific work package.
Cause: The error can be caused by several factors, including: Work Package Status: The work package may be in a status that does not allow changes to the billing element flag. For example, if the work package is already completed or closed, you may not be able to modify its billing settings. Dependencies or Relationships: There may be dependencies or relationships with other work packages or project elements that prevent changes to the billing element. Configuration Settings: There might be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to billing elements under certain conditions. Authorization Issues:
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