How To Fix VPK1119 - WBS element &1 does not exist in simulation version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: WBS element &1 does not exist in simulation version &2

What causes this issue?

WBS element &V1& does not exist in simulation version &V2&.

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?

Enter a different WBS element or a different simulation version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1119 - WBS element &1 does not exist in simulation version &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  VPK1119 WBS element &1 does not exist in simulation version &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or simulate costs or revenues to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element in a simulation version of the Project System (PS), but the specified WBS element does not exist or is not assigned in that simulation version.
  
  WBS element &1: The WBS element you are trying to post to.
  Simulation version &2: The simulation version in which the posting or simulation is attempted.
  
  In SAP PS, simulation versions are used to simulate postings without affecting the actual project data. Each simulation version can have its own set of WBS elements assigned. If the WBS element is not assigned or created in the simulation version, the system cannot find it and throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Posting costs or revenues in a simulation version where the WBS element is missing.
  Running simulations or planning functions that reference WBS elements not maintained in the simulation version.
  Copying or creating simulation versions without including all relevant WBS elements.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check if the WBS element exists in the simulation version:
  
  Use transaction CJ20N (Project Builder) or CN41N (Project Structure Overview).
  Select the relevant project and simulation version.
  Verify if the WBS element &1 is present.
  
  
  
  Assign or create the WBS element in the simulation version:
  
  If the WBS element is missing, you need to assign it to the simulation version.
  You can copy the WBS element from the original version to the simulation version.
  Use transaction CJ20N:
  
  Open the project.
  Switch to the simulation version &2.
  Create or copy the WBS element &1 into this simulation version.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the simulation version settings:
  
  Ensure that the simulation version &2 is active and correctly maintained.
  Verify that the simulation version includes all necessary WBS elements.
  
  
  
  If you are using a custom program or interface:
  
  Check the logic to ensure it references the correct simulation version.
  Make sure the WBS elements are maintained in that simulation version before posting.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Simulation versions are used in SAP PS to simulate postings without affecting the actual project data.
  The error is related to the integration between Project System and Controlling (CO) modules.
  This message is a warning or error depending on the configuration and the transaction.
  You can check the message class VPK for more related messages.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WBS element does not exist in simulation version
  
  
  Cause
  WBS element &1 is not assigned or created in simulation version &2
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or create the WBS element in the simulation version; verify simulation version settings
  
  
  Transaction
  CJ20N (Project Builder), CN41N (Project Structure Overview)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the context of the transaction or process where this error occurs.