How To Fix CJ187 - Planning board profile cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Planning board profile cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the current profile for the project planning board .
One of the two indicators "No changes" or "Write- protected" have been
set in Customizing the project planning board for the profile.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the message. A dialog box appears, in which you can create a
new profile with the current settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ187 - Planning board profile cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CJ187, which states "Planning board profile cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of project management and planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures and planning board profiles in transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Locked Project: The project or WBS element you are trying to modify may be locked for changes, either due to a status setting or because it is currently being processed by another user.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the planning board profile.
  
  
  Profile Assignment: The planning board profile is assigned at a higher level (e.g., project level) and cannot be changed at a lower level (e.g., WBS element level).
  
  
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent changes to the planning board profile.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ187 error, you can try