How To Fix VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG008 - &1 does not exist in company code &2

VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG - Messages for Project Brief

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 does not exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG008 - &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG008 typically indicates that a project (or project-related entity) you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the specified company code. This error is often encountered in the context of Project System (PS) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Project: The project number you are trying to reference does not exist in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The project may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are using in your transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the project master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the project in the specified company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Project Existence:
  
  Check if the project number exists in the system for the specified company code. You can do this by using transaction codes like CJ03 (Display Project) or CJ20N (Project Builder).
  
  
  
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