How To Fix FINS_CFIN_PS021 - New WBS element ID &1 does not match project coding mask.

FINS_CFIN_PS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

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

What causes this issue?

The WBS element 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_PS021 - New WBS element ID &1 does not match project coding mask. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_PS021 indicates that the new Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element ID you are trying to create does not conform to the project coding mask defined in your system. This error typically occurs during the creation of a new WBS element in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch between the WBS element ID you are trying to create and the project coding mask settings in your SAP system. The project coding mask defines the structure and format that WBS element IDs must adhere to, including length, character types, and specific patterns.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Project Coding Mask:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the project coding mask in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under:Project System -> Structures -> Work Breakdown Structure -> Define Project Coding Mask
  
  Review the settings to