How To Fix FINS_CFIN_PS020 - New project ID &1 does not match project coding mask.

FINS_CFIN_PS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_PS - Messages for Project replication in Central Finance

• Message number: 020

• Message text: New project ID &1 does not match project coding mask.

What causes this issue?

The project ID does not match the project coding mask.

System Response

The project is <ZH>not</> updated.

How to fix this error?

Contact system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing for the project coding mask.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_CFIN_PS020 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_PS020 indicates that the new project ID you are trying to create does not conform to the defined project coding mask in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with project system (PS) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Project Coding Mask Configuration: The project coding mask is a set of rules that defines how project IDs should be structured. If the new project ID does not match this structure (e.g., length, format, or specific characters), the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid project ID that does not adhere to the defined coding mask.
  Configuration Changes: If there have been recent changes to the project coding mask configuration, existing project IDs may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Project Coding Mask:
  
  Navigate to the