You want to confirm working hours to a WBS element using SAP Cross Application Time Sheet (SAP CATS). However, an error message occurs. What could be the reason?

Question

Options

• AThe system status "created" is active
• BThe system status "master data locked" is active
• CYou are not the responsible person for that WBS element
• DThe confirmation exceeds the budget assigned to the WBS element

• A
  8% (4)
• B
  75% (39)
• C
  13% (7)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

"Master Data Locked" (B) is the correct answer because SAP CATS prevents time confirmations to a WBS element when the system status MLCK (Master Data Locked) is active - this status explicitly blocks postings and confirmations to protect the element's integrity during administrative changes or data corrections.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• (A) "Created" - This status means the WBS element exists but hasn't been released yet; the blocking status that prevents postings is specifically MLCK, not CRTD alone. A WBS in "Created" status would typically block postings too, but the specific error for CATS confirmations maps to Master Data Locked.
• (C) Not the responsible person - SAP CATS does not restrict confirmations based on who is listed as the responsible person on the WBS element; that field is informational, not an authorization lock.
• (D) Budget exceeded - Budget overruns can trigger availability control warnings or errors in cost planning/commitments, but CATS itself does not block time confirmations based on budget thresholds by default.

Memory tip: Think of MLCK = "Nobody touch it" - when master data is locked, the system is saying the WBS is under administrative control and no new postings (including time confirmations) are allowed until the lock is released. If you see a CATS posting error, always check the WBS system status first.

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