How To Fix CJ629 - Special characters were changed. Check project editing masks and change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Special characters were changed. Check project editing masks and change

What causes this issue?

You changed the special characters. This can affect existing project
definitions, WBS elements and their standard structures.
If a new character is used, make sure that this character is not
already saved with an external number on the database (use the
appropriate object browser for this).
If the character does have an external number, you might not be able to
process the objects.
If you delete characters, check the editing masks. You should not
delete the characters if they are used in masks.
Sometimes in this case, the objects can no longer be processed.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ629 - Special characters were changed. Check project editing masks and change ?

  The SAP error message CJ629 indicates that special characters in a project definition or related data have been altered or replaced due to restrictions in the system. This typically occurs when the project editing masks or naming conventions do not allow certain special characters, leading to the automatic modification of the input.
  Cause:
  
  Special Characters: The project name or related fields contain special characters that are not permitted by the system's configuration.
  Editing Masks: The project editing masks defined in the system may restrict the use of certain characters, leading to automatic changes.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for project management in SAP may not allow specific characters, which can vary based on the organization's standards or SAP version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Project Names: Check the project name and any related fields for special characters. Remove or replace any characters that are not allowed.
  Check Editing Masks: Review the project editing masks configured in your SAP system. This can usually be done by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP GUI.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding allowed characters in project names and other related fields.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try to save or edit the project again to see if the error persists.
  Contact Support: If the issue continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to create or edit projects, as restrictions may also lead to unexpected behavior.
  System Version: Be aware that different versions of SAP may have different restrictions regarding special characters, so ensure that you are following the guidelines specific to your version.
  
  By addressing the special characters and ensuring compliance with the project editing masks, you should be able to resolve the CJ629 error.