How To Fix /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT018 - Specify software project name

/PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify software project name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT018 - Specify software project name ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT018 with the description "Specify software project name" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Software Logistics tools, particularly when dealing with software projects in the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a software project name, but the name has not been specified or is missing in the relevant field. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a software project.
  When trying to assign a software component to a project without specifying the project name.
  When executing a transaction that requires a software project context but the project name is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you specify a valid software project name in the relevant field. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Go back to the transaction or screen where