How To Fix V2513 - This WBS element is already assigned to another sales document item.

V2513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 513

• Message text: This WBS element is already assigned to another sales document item.

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the same WBS element to more than one sales document
item that is relevant for project accounting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use another WBS element.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V2513 - Details

• The SAP error message V2513 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is already assigned to another sales document item. This typically occurs in the context of project management and sales order processing within SAP, where WBS elements are used to track costs and revenues associated with specific projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a WBS element to a sales document item (like a sales order or quotation) that is already linked to another sales document item. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The WBS element is already in use by another sales order or item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system settings or project structure may not allow multiple assignments of the same WBS element.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to assign the same WBS element multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V2513 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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