How To Fix PSS4_MSG221 - Creation of customer (P001) and internal (P002) projects is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Creation of customer (P001) and internal (P002) projects is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG221 - Creation of customer (P001) and internal (P002) projects is not supported ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG221 indicates that the creation of customer projects (P001) and internal projects (P002) is not supported in the current configuration or context. This error typically arises in the Project System (PS) module of SAP when trying to create a project that does not meet the necessary criteria or when certain settings are not enabled.
  Causes:
  
  
  Project Type Configuration: The project type you are trying to create may not be configured to allow the creation of customer or internal projects. This can happen if the project type is set to a status that does not permit such projects.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create customer or internal projects. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  System Settings: The system may be configured in a way that restricts the creation of certain types of projects. This could be due to settings in the Project System configuration.
  
  
  Project Profile: The project profile assigned to the project type may not allow the creation of customer or internal projects.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Project Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the project type in transaction code OPRJ or SPRO.
  Ensure that the project type allows for the creation of customer and internal projects.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create projects in the Project System.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings:
  
  Review the overall system settings related to project creation in the Project System.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Project Profile:
  
  Check the project profile assigned to the project type.
  Ensure that the profile allows for the creation of the desired project types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on project types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ01 (Create Project), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) for managing projects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating projects in SAP to avoid configuration issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.