How To Fix SPROJECT003 - Choose another project name. &1 is not allowed

SPROJECT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Choose another project name. &1 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a project name which cannot be the project ID.
The names SOLAR00 and TEMPLATES cannot be used, because a document
folder with the same name has been created for this project. These are
the names of two standard document folders.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose another project name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPROJECT003 - Choose another project name. &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT003 indicates that the project name you are trying to use is not allowed. This typically occurs when the project name you have chosen violates certain naming conventions or restrictions set within the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Naming Conventions: The project name may not conform to the naming conventions defined in your SAP system. This could include restrictions on length, special characters, or reserved words.
  Existing Project: The project name you are trying to use may already be in use by another project in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict certain project names based on business rules or organizational policies.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a project with the specified name.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to select a different project name that adheres to the naming conventions and is not already in use.
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