How To Fix CJ159 - Project object "&" cannot be changed due to status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Project object "&" cannot be changed due to status

What causes this issue?

This action cannot be executed for <DS:GLOS.project object>project
objects</> with the status 'Deleteion flag activated', 'Closed' or
'Technically completed'.

How to fix this error?

Check the system status or the user status for the project object on the
details screen. Refer to the SAP Library for the Project System under
<ls>Status management</> for details about which business transactions
are allowed or forbidden for each status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ159 - Project object "&" cannot be changed due to status ?

  The SAP error message CJ159 indicates that a project object (in this case, represented by "&") cannot be changed due to its current status. This typically occurs in the Project System (PS) module when you attempt to modify a project that is in a status that does not allow changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Project Status: The project is in a status that restricts changes. For example, if the project is completed, closed, or has been set to a status that prevents modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project.
  Locked Objects: The project or its components may be locked by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ159 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Navigate to the project in question and check its status. You can do this by using transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or