How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE022 - Check at least the "EA Fixed" or "EA Variable" flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Check at least the "EA Fixed" or "EA Variable" flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE022 - Check at least the "EA Fixed" or "EA Variable" flag ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT_GENERATE022 Check at least the "EA Fixed" or "EA Variable" flag
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the generation of a work breakdown structure (WBS) or during activity time confirmation processes in SAP Project System (PS) or Plant Maintenance (PM) when the system expects at least one of the "EA Fixed" or "EA Variable" flags to be set for an activity or operation, but neither is selected.
  
  "EA Fixed" and "EA Variable" refer to types of effort or time allocation for activities:
  
  EA Fixed: Fixed effort (constant time regardless of quantity)
  EA Variable: Variable effort (time varies with quantity or other factors)
  
  
  
  If both flags are unchecked, the system cannot determine how to calculate or allocate effort/time for the activity, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or updating activities or operations in a network or maintenance order.
  During confirmation or time evaluation steps where effort allocation is required.
  When generating or updating work breakdown structures or activity lists that require effort categorization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Activity/Operation Settings:
  
  Go to the activity or operation in the network or maintenance order.
  Navigate to the Effort Allocation or Time Data section.
  Ensure that at least one of the following flags is selected:
  
  EA Fixed (Fixed Effort)
  EA Variable (Variable Effort)
  
  
  
  
  
  Update the Activity:
  
  If neither flag is set, select the appropriate flag based on the nature of the activity.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the flags, retry the generation or confirmation process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  These flags are important for the system to calculate planned and actual times correctly.
  The choice between fixed and variable effort depends on the business process and how the activity time should be accounted for.
  If unsure which flag to select, consult with the project planner or maintenance planner responsible for the activity.
  This error is common in customized or newly created activity types where default settings might not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_AT_GENERATE022
  
  
  Cause
  Neither "EA Fixed" nor "EA Variable" flag set for an activity/operation
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine effort allocation; process fails
  
  
  Solution
  Set at least one of the flags ("EA Fixed" or "EA Variable") in the activity/operation
  
  
  Module
  SAP Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or process step where the error occurs for more tailored guidance.