How To Fix PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL004 - Conflict in ID determination; creation or change of project failed

PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Conflict in ID determination; creation or change of project failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL004 - Conflict in ID determination; creation or change of project failed ?

  The SAP error message PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL004 indicates a conflict in ID determination during the creation or change of a project. This error typically arises in the context of Project System (PS) module when there are issues with the assignment of IDs for project elements, such as WBS elements or networks.
  Causes:
  
  ID Range Issues: The ID range for project elements may be exhausted or not properly configured.
  Duplicate IDs: There may be an attempt to create a project with an ID that already exists in the system.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for project ID determination may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change the project.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like project profiles or status) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ID Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO and check the ID range for the relevant object (e.g., WBS elements).
  Ensure that the ID