How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES144 - Project ID exceeds 16 characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Project ID exceeds 16 characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES144 - Project ID exceeds 16 characters. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES144 Project ID exceeds 16 characters indicates that the Project ID you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 16 characters. This is a common restriction in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to project management, such as SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  
  The Project ID you are attempting to create or use is longer than the allowed limit of 16 characters. This can happen if you are trying to import or create projects with IDs that were generated or formatted incorrectly, or if there is a misunderstanding of the naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Project ID: Ensure that the Project ID you are using is 16 characters or fewer. You may need to revise your naming convention to fit within this limit.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are using a custom solution or third-party tool that generates Project IDs, check its configuration to ensure it adheres to the 16-character limit.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for naming conventions to ensure compliance with the character limit.
  
  
  Error Handling: If this error occurs during data import or migration, ensure that the source data is cleaned and validated to conform to SAP's requirements before attempting the import again.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation or modification of the Project ID to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific recommendations for your version of the software.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to project management, such as CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), CJ02 (Change Work Breakdown Structure), and CJ03 (Display Work Breakdown Structure).
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully work with Project IDs in your SAP system.