How To Fix PSS4_MSG170 - In a project, PSM must be active for all company codes or none


PSS4_MSG170 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

  • Message number: 170

  • Message text: In a project, PSM must be active for all company codes or none

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  • What causes this issue?

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

    System Response

    You cannot use company codes with Public Sector Management (PSM) and
    company codes without Public Sector Management for work packages of the
    same project.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG170 - In a project, PSM must be active for all company codes or none ?
    The SAP error message PSS4_MSG170 indicates that in a project, the Project System (PS) module requires that the Project System Management (PSM) functionality must be activated for all company codes involved in the project or for none at all. This means that you cannot have a mix of company codes where some have PSM activated and others do not.
    
    Cause: The error typically arises when: You are trying to create or modify a project that involves multiple company codes. Some of the company codes have PSM activated while others do not. The system enforces a consistency rule that requires uniformity in the activation of PSM across all company codes in a project.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all company codes involved in the project have the same PSM activation status. Here are the steps you can take: Check PSM Activation: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the PSM activation status for

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