How To Fix B1553 - No internal key found for project definition & in field &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No internal key found for project definition & in field &

What causes this issue?

An external name for a project definition has been transferred in the
field &v2&. The external name should be converted to the internal
database key. A project definition could not be found for value &v1&.

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?

Check the transferred value.
Does the project definition exist in the system?
Has the external name of the project definition been correctly
transferred, that is, without formatting?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1553 - No internal key found for project definition & in field & ?

  The SAP error message B1553 "No internal key found for project definition & in field &" typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions in the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding internal key for the specified project definition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Project Definition: The project definition you are trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Project Definition: The project definition number you are using may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the project definition.
  Transport Issues: If the project definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly created in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Project Definition: Check if the project definition exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) module and searching for the project definition using transaction codes like CJ20N or CJ03.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that the project definition number is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the Project System to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like CJ_CHECK to perform these checks.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the project definition. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Validation: If the project definition was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the transport was successful.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ03 (Display Project), and CJ01 (Create Project).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Project System for more insights into project definitions and their management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.