How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES003 - Project does not exist in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Project does not exist in table &

What causes this issue?

An object in table &V3& is pointing to an non-existing project in table
&v1&. Each object requires a link to an existing project, otherwise
this might lead to an processing error. The PROJECT_GUID in table &v3&
seems to be corrupted.

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

Source table of this check:
Table: &V3&
GUID: &V4&
PROJECT_GUID: &V2&
Target table of this check:
Table: &v1&
GUID: &V2&
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System Response

How to fix this error?

Possible solutions for this error:
The PROJECT_GUID in table &v3& and key &v4& is corrupt. Try to determin
which project this record belongs to and update the record with the
correct PROJECT_GUID. In certain cases the program offers a repair for
this error, by allowing you to modify the record with the correct
PROJECT_GUID.
The object in table &v3& is linked to a project, which has been deleted
earlier. In this case the object in table &v1& should be deleted. There
is no automated repair for this case.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES003 - Project does not exist in table & ?

  The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES003 indicates that a project you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the specified table. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Project ID: The project ID you are trying to access may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Project Deletion: The project may have been deleted or archived, and thus no longer exists in the active database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the project.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corruption in the project-related tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Project ID:
  
  Double-check the project ID you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to see if the project is still active or if it has been archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the project. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any potential database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ03, and CJ01 for project management tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.