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How To Fix SF420 - Generate the IMG for project & first


SF420 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

  • Message number: 420

  • Message text: Generate the IMG for project & first

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have not yet defined the scope of this project. For various project
    management functions, the system assumes that you have defined your
    project scope. This applies, for example, to displaying the project
    scope and to working on Project IMG views.

    System Response

    The selected function cannot be executed.

    How to fix this error?

    First define the project scope and then execute the selected function
    again.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SF420 - Details

  • The SAP error message SF420, which states "Generate the IMG for project & first," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary IMG (Implementation Guide) structure for the specified project.
    
    Cause: Missing IMG Structure: The IMG structure for the specified project has not been generated or is incomplete. Project Not Assigned: The project you are trying to access may not be properly assigned to the IMG. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the IMG.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the IMG from being generated.
    Solution: Generate the IMG: Go to the transaction code SPRO. Select "SAP Reference IMG." Navigate to the project you are working on and ensure that the IMG is generated. If it is not generated, you may need to create

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