How To Fix PSS4_MSG057 - Project coding mask applied on project ID

PSS4_MSG057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Project coding mask applied on project ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG057 - Project coding mask applied on project ID ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG057 typically indicates that there is an issue with the project coding mask applied to a project ID. This error usually arises when the project ID does not conform to the defined project coding mask in the system. The project coding mask is a set of rules that dictate how project IDs should be structured, including aspects like length, character types, and specific formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Project ID Format: The project ID you are trying to use does not match the format defined in the project coding mask.
  
  Configuration Issues: The project coding mask may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies when creating or modifying project IDs.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the project ID incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project ID: Verify that the project ID you are trying to use adheres to the defined project coding mask.