How To Fix CJ258 - This version key is not permissible for simulation versions

CJ258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 258

• Message text: This version key is not permissible for simulation versions

What causes this issue?

It has been specified in Customizing which version keys are valid for
simulation versions. The version key you enterd is not among these
version keys

How to fix this error?

Use a valid version key or enter more version keys that are valid for
simualtion versions in Customizing.
Contact your system administration if you do not have the necessary
authorization.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ258 - This version key is not permissible for simulation versions ?

  The SAP error message CJ258, which states "This version key is not permissible for simulation versions," typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project versions in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Version Key: The version key you are trying to use is not set up to allow simulation. In SAP, different version keys can have different settings, and some may be restricted from being used for simulation purposes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the version keys in the system may not allow for simulation. This could be due to the way the version keys are defined in the system.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified version key for simulation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Key Settings:
  
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