Projects/WBS elements with identification "A" exist

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

While attempting change of project ID key length in OPSK, the following error experienced,

Please suggest the steps to change the length from 1 to 3.

The details error message:

Message no. CS084

Diagnosis: The key can only be extended, if there are no project definitions or WBS elements that are only identified with their external number by the key of the project editing mask.

Example: Project editing mask 'EB-XXX-000'. The key cannot be extended if the external number is only 'EB'.

Procedure: You can only change this by changing the external number.

Regards

ramSiva

[Former Member]

I agree with Gokul.

First you will have to archive all the projects with the existing key for coding that you want to change. Then lock the existing mask (or delete it). You cannot create a new mask with a longer key till you do this. You will then have to change the length of the key from 1 to 3 for project coding.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Ajinkya

[Former Member]

Hi,

I think you cannot change the key length if you already have projects using that key length. I feel you will have to create a new coding mask to fulfill this reuirement.

Lets wait for some more expert comments.

Best Regards,

Gokul

[virendra_pal]

Gokul - you are right

[Former Member]

Hi Gokul

OPSK Settings (Project ID length) are prerequisites for OPSJ (Coding mask).

So, how can i create a new coding mask with increased length, without changing the project length in OPSK?

Warm regards

ramSiva

[virendra_pal]

you cannot

[Former Member]

Hi,

I dont think system will allow you to even change the ID length in OPSK as you already have projects with that ID length. You can now play around with your coding mask without changing the Project ID length as system wont allow you to do that.

Hope this clears your query.

Regards,

Gokul

[virendra_pal]

see oss note 553661 for all your answers

you can use note 453280 to change your ID from 1 to 3

[nitin_patoliya]

As Virendra pointed out.... You can change ID from 1 to 3 just check out the consulting notes. Because if you see in Se91 CS084 & CS086 error message, are poiniting to your requirments only., I did samll trial with some other system ( although I have not saved because I am working in customer system and it ask's Transport )

I thinks it is possible. Just check out notes...

With Regards

Nitin P.