How To Fix /SAPPCE/PNV023 - WBS element valid for consolidation is needed for WBS element &1

/SAPPCE/PNV023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/PNV -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: WBS element valid for consolidation is needed for WBS element &1

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/SAPPCE/PNV023 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPPCE/PNV023 WBS element valid for consolidation is needed for WBS element &1 typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element being used in a consolidation process. This error indicates that the WBS element specified (represented by &1) is not valid for consolidation purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  WBS Element Not Marked for Consolidation: The WBS element may not be set up correctly in the system to be included in consolidation processes.
  Missing Validity Period: The WBS element may not have a valid period defined for consolidation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the settings for WBS elements and their integration with consolidation.
  Inactive WBS Element: The WBS element might be inactive or not properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Settings:
  
  Go to the WBS element in question and check its settings.