How To Fix S_CUS_IMG028 - Generate the Project IMG or Customizing view in Project Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG - Messages for Project Processing/Administration

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Generate the Project IMG or Customizing view in Project Management

What causes this issue?

Customizing project execution should display either a project IMG or a
view of the project IMG. Its scope has already been selected but the
IMG has not yet been generated.

System Response

The project IMG or view of the project IMG cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Go to the Customizing project management and generate the IMG. The
function is in the Project IMG tab "Scope" or the Project IMG view tab
"Project views".
You can continue after generation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG028 - Generate the Project IMG or Customizing view in Project Management ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG028 typically indicates that there is an issue with generating the Project Implementation Guide (IMG) or Customizing view in Project Management. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the IMG or Customizing view.
  Incomplete Configuration: The project may not be fully configured, or there may be missing entries in the Customizing settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the database or problems with the transport layer.
  Project Not Defined: The project you are trying to generate may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and generate the IMG. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Project Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SPRO and check if the project is correctly defined and all necessary configurations are in place.
  Ensure that all required nodes in the IMG are included in the project.
  
  
  
  Generate the Project IMG:
  
  Use transaction SIMG or SPRO to attempt to generate the IMG again. Make sure to follow the correct steps for generating the project.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors or warnings that might indicate a problem with the system.
  If there are inconsistencies, consider running the report RSTXLDMC to check for transport inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SM21 (System Log), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SIMG (IMG).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Project Management and IMG generation for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S_CUS_IMG028 error and implement a solution to resolve it.