How To Fix /S4PPM/MIGR_DPR052 - The first WBS element under WBS parent &1 cannot be identified.

/S4PPM/MIGR_DPR052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/MIGR_DPR -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The first WBS element under WBS parent &1 cannot be identified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/MIGR_DPR052 - The first WBS element under WBS parent &1 cannot be identified. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/MIGR_DPR052 indicates that the system is unable to identify the first Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element under a specified WBS parent. This error typically occurs during the migration process when transferring project-related data, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Project Management (PPM) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing WBS Element: The specified WBS element under the parent may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Parent-Child Relationship: There may be an issue with the hierarchy of WBS elements, where the parent WBS element does not have a valid first child.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as incorrect references or missing entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified WBS elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify WBS Structure: Check the WBS structure in the system to ensure that the parent WBS element exists and that it has a valid first child WBS