How To Fix WER551 - Element &1 is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Element &1 is not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER551 - Element &1 is not used ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER551 - Element &1 is not used
  
  Cause:
  The error message WER551 occurs when you try to reference or use a work breakdown structure (WBS) element that is not currently active or assigned in the system. In other words, the system cannot find or recognize the WBS element you specified because it is either:
  
  Not created yet,
  Deleted,
  Marked as not used (inactive),
  Or not assigned to the relevant project or structure.
  
  This typically happens during project system (PS) transactions where a WBS element is expected to be valid and active.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual WBS element ID you tried to use.
  The system checks the status of the WBS element before allowing operations on it.
  If the element is flagged as "not used" or inactive, the system prevents further processing and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the WBS Element Status:
  
  Use transaction CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ13 (Display WBS Element) to verify the status of the WBS element.
  Confirm if the element exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Activate the WBS Element:
  
  If the element is inactive or marked as "not used," you can activate it in CJ20N by changing its status.
  Ensure the WBS element is assigned to the correct project definition.
  
  
  
  Create the WBS Element:
  
  If the element does not exist, create it under the appropriate project.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the error may occur due to insufficient user authorizations to access or use the WBS element.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the WBS element is used in integration with other modules (e.g., Finance, Controlling), ensure it is properly assigned and active in those modules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N – Project Builder (create/change WBS elements)
  CJ13 – Display WBS Element
  CJ02 – Change WBS Element
  CJ01 – Create WBS Element
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  PRPS – WBS Element Master Data
  PROJ – Project Definition
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Project System (PS) WBS elements
  SAP OSS Notes related to WBS element status and usage
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WER551 Element &1 is not used means the WBS element you are trying to use is inactive or not recognized by the system. To resolve it, verify the existence and status of the WBS element and activate or create it as necessary.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.