How To Fix VPK1115 - WBS element &1 is not a billing element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: WBS element &1 is not a billing element

What causes this issue?

In order to carry out sales pricing, you must specify a billing WBS
element.

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?

Change your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1115 - WBS element &1 is not a billing element ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPK1115 WBS element &1 is not a billing element
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element in a billing document or billing-related process, but the system does not recognize the WBS element as a valid billing element.
  In SAP Project System (PS), not all WBS elements are automatically enabled for billing. For a WBS element to be used in billing (e.g., for creating billing documents or referencing in SD billing), it must be flagged or configured as a billing element.
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  The WBS element is not set up as a billing element in the project system.
  The WBS element might be missing the necessary settings or status that allow it to be used in billing.
  The billing-relevant indicator or the assignment to a sales order or contract is missing.
  The integration between PS and SD (Sales and Distribution) is not properly maintained for this WBS element.
  
  
  How to check / verify:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Master Data:
  
  Transaction: CJ20N (Project Builder)
  Open the WBS element in question.
  Go to the Billing tab or relevant section.
  Verify if the WBS element is flagged as a billing element or if the billing-relevant indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Check Project Profile Settings:
  
  The project profile controls whether WBS elements can be billing elements.
  Transaction: OPPS or check project profile configuration.
  Ensure that the project profile allows billing for WBS elements.
  
  
  
  Check Integration with SD:
  
  Verify if the WBS element is assigned to a sales order or contract.
  Check if the billing plan or billing relevance is maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Enable the WBS element as a billing element:
  
  In CJ20N, select the WBS element.
  Navigate to the Billing tab.
  Set the indicator Billing element or Billing relevant (depending on system version).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Project Profile if necessary:
  
  If the project profile does not allow billing elements, change the profile or create a new one that supports billing.
  Assign the correct profile to the project.
  
  
  
  Maintain Billing Plan / Sales Order Assignment:
  
  Ensure the WBS element is linked to a sales order or contract.
  Maintain billing plans if required.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the billing document or transaction after the above corrections.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in projects where billing is integrated with SD and PS.
  The WBS element must be properly configured to act as a billing element to allow billing documents to reference it.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the WBS element is closed or has a status that prevents billing.
  Check authorization and user roles if the user cannot see or change billing indicators.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VPK1115 WBS element &1 is not a billing element
  
  
  Cause
  WBS element is not flagged as billing element or not configured for billing
  
  
  Solution
  Set the WBS element as billing element in CJ20N; check project profile and SD integration
  
  
  Transactions
  CJ20N (Project Builder), OPPS (Project Profile), VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), VF01 (Billing)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check OSS notes related to PS-SD integration and billing element configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also help you with step-by-step instructions or screenshots for the configuration.