How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES142 - Project stage must be either &1, &2, or &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Project stage must be either &1, &2, or &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES142 - Project stage must be either &1, &2, or &3 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES142 indicates that a project stage must be one of the specified values (represented as &1, &2, or &3). This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with project structures, project definitions, or project stages.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to assign a project stage that does not match the allowed values defined in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid project stage that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The project stages may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain project stages.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly defined project stages in the project management module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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