How To Fix IW505 - Obj. has no default project: project allocation in order remains &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Obj. has no default project: project allocation in order remains &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a new object that is not assigned to a project.
However, the order already contains a project from previous processing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can retain the project, despite entry of the new object, or you can
can delete the project from the order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW505 - Obj. has no default project: project allocation in order remains & ?

  The SAP error message IW505, which states "Obj. has no default project: project allocation in order remains &", typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or service orders when there is an attempt to allocate costs to a project, but the system cannot find a default project assigned to the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Project: The order does not have a default project assigned. This can happen if the order was created without specifying a project or if the project assignment was not properly configured.
  Project Settings: The project settings in the system may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to allocate costs to a project.
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be set up to allow project allocations, or the necessary settings for project management may not be activated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign projects to the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Default