How To Fix CJ277 - Field Key &1 is not valid for the Project Definition.

CJ277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Field Key &1 is not valid for the Project Definition.

What causes this issue?

The field key cannot be used for the project definition.

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?

Make changes to the user-defined fields here:
<DS:SIMG.DEFINE USER FIELDS FOR PROJECT>Define User Fields for Project
Definition</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ277 - Field Key &1 is not valid for the Project Definition. ?

  The SAP error message CJ277, which states "Field Key &1 is not valid for the Project Definition," 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 a specific field key (represented by &1) is not recognized or is invalid for the project definition you are trying to work with.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Field Key: The field key you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be applicable to the project definition.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Project System settings that prevent the field from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect data entry when trying to input the field key.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the project definition.
  Versioning Issues: If the project definition has