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3576690 - Error Message while Creating Internal Projects in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

An error message "Please define service organization first." is displayed when attempting to create internal projects using the "Create Internal Projects" app.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Open the "Create Internal Projects" app.
  2. Fill in the mandatory fields.
  3. Click on save.

Cause

The service organization created in the system is classified only as a Resource Delivery.

Resolution

  1. Check the "Manage Service Organization" app to confirm the classification of the created service organization.
  2. If the service organization is classified only as a Resource, an error will occur while opening the "Create Internal Project" app.
  3. Define the service organization as both a Resource and Project Delivery to create an internal project.

Note: 

  • Project Delivery is the organization responsible for the delivery of projects.
  • Resource is the organization responsible for providing the resources needed to deliver the project services.
  • A service organization can be defined as both Resource and Project Delivery.

See Also

Service Organization

Keywords

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Create Internal Projects, error message, service organization, Resource, Project Delivery, Manage Service Organization app, "Please define service organization first." , KBA , CA-CPD-SS , S/4HANA Public Cloud – Professional Service Projects , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions