How To Fix /SAPCEM/BAPI012 - Status & of WBS element & for proj. def. & for recipient & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BAPI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Status & of WBS element & for proj. def. & for recipient & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI012 - Status & of WBS element & for proj. def. & for recipient & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI012 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element in relation to a project definition and a recipient. This error usually arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not allowed due to the current status of the WBS element.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if the WBS element is locked, closed, or in a status that prohibits further changes, you will encounter this error.
  Project Definition Status: Similar to the WBS element, the project definition may also be in a status that restricts certain actions.
  Recipient Restrictions: The recipient specified in the operation may not have the necessary permissions or may not be valid for the current operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Status: 
  
  Navigate to the WBS element