How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES251 - You can create or update projects that are only in planning.

/CPD/SS_MESSAGES251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: You can create or update projects that are only in planning.

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/CPD/SS_MESSAGES251 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES251 indicates that you are trying to create or update a project that is not in the "Planning" status. This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform actions (like creating or updating a project) on a project that is in a status other than "Planning." In SAP, projects can have various statuses, such as "In Progress," "Completed," or "Closed." Only projects that are in the "Planning" status can be modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the current status of the project you are trying to create or update. You can do this by navigating to the project in the SAP system and checking its status in the project details.
  
  
  Change Project Status: If the project is not in the "Planning"