How To Fix SF656 - Re-generate the Project IMG first

SF656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Re-generate the Project IMG first

What causes this issue?

The project IMG and all its views are to be re-generated in the project
management, but components in the component selection have not yet been
explicitly selected. This can, e.g. be the case after an upgrade, when
new components have been added to the hierarchy.

System Response

The re-generation can not be performed.

How to fix this error?

Re-generate the project IMG for the project in the project management,
and check the component selection. The views can then be re-generated
using the chosen function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF656 - Re-generate the Project IMG first ?

  The SAP error message SF656, which states "Re-generate the Project IMG first," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG). This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or issue with the project structure or configuration in the IMG.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in the IMG: If there have been recent changes to the IMG, such as adding or removing nodes, the project may not be in sync with the current structure.
  Incomplete Project Configuration: The project may not have been fully configured or saved properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the project was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies between the source and target systems.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the project, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SF656 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-generate the Project IMG:
  
  Go to the transaction code