How To Fix SCPR166 - IMG display switched to Project IMG &1

SCPR166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 166

• Message text: IMG display switched to Project IMG &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR166 - IMG display switched to Project IMG &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCPR166 indicates that the system has switched the display to the Project Implementation Guide (IMG) for a specific project. This typically occurs when you are trying to access the standard IMG but the system recognizes that you are working within a project context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Project Context: The user is working in a project that has been defined in the system. When you try to access the IMG, the system automatically redirects you to the project-specific IMG.
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to prioritize project-specific settings over the standard settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the standard IMG directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Access the Standard IMG: If you want to access the standard IMG instead of the project-specific one, you can do so by using the transaction code SPRO and selecting the option to display the standard IMG. You may need to navigate through the menu to