How To Fix /S4PPM/MCH021 - No projects or work packages selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/MCH -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No projects or work packages selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/MCH021 - No projects or work packages selected. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/MCH021 No projects or work packages selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires the selection of projects or work packages, but none are available or selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Projects/Work Packages Created: There may be no projects or work packages created in the system that meet the criteria for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive, resulting in no projects or work packages being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the projects or work packages.
  Data Filters: Filters applied in the selection screen may exclude all available projects or work packages.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the PPM module that prevent projects or work packages from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project/Work Package Creation: Ensure that there are projects or work packages created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., Project Management) and verifying the existence of projects.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria to be less restrictive. Remove any filters that may be excluding all projects or work packages.
  Verify Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to view and select projects or work packages.
  Clear Filters: If there are any filters applied in the selection screen, clear them and try again.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or PPM configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting project visibility.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check for existing projects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Project and Portfolio Management for guidance on project creation and management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.