How To Fix SF428 - The project has not been assigned a status

SF428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 428

• Message text: The project has not been assigned a status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF428 - The project has not been assigned a status ?

  The SAP error message SF428, which states "The project has not been assigned a status," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a project is created but has not been assigned a valid status. In SAP, projects must have a status that indicates their current state (e.g., "In Planning," "In Progress," "Completed," etc.). If a project lacks this status, the system will not allow certain actions to be performed on it, leading to the error message SF428.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Navigate to the project in question using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., CJ20N for project management).
  Verify if the project has a status assigned. You can do this by checking the project details in the project hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Assign a Status:
  
  If the project does not have a status,