SAP Note 440186 - FAQ 2: Validation and substitution in the project

Component : Project System -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/440186 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note provides guidance on issues related to validation and substitution within the Project System, addressing various scenarios that might arise during these processes. It details the documentation sources and provides solutions and workarounds for potential pitfalls. Issues addressed include the unexpected behavior of substitutions, field values being altered despite 'Display' settings, and complications arising from automatic validation prior to field checks. Important information on managing custom fields and user exits for enhancing validations and substitutions is also covered. Furthermore, discrepancies and specific cases such as those affecting system status and project profiles are thoroughly explored, offering solutions to ensure cohesive data management and system integrity.

Key words :
call function 'status_check'      exporting      objnr             = proj-objnr        status            = 'i0001'    exceptions        object_not_found  = 1        status_not_active = 2, table t80d mandt arbgb formpool   ex_text 800   gblr  zggbr800  val/, documentationaccounting -> fi - special purpose ledgers -> tools -> validation, financial accounting -> fi - special purpose ledgers -> substitution, system generates error message gb309 'expression withsubfield, field caufvd-sttxt system status network header, set indicator 'generate substn exp, afvgd-vsttxt = system status network activity, form pool zggbr800 form get_exit_titles, system generates runtime error convt_no_number

Related Notes :

700700FAQ 1: Projektsystem FAQ Level 1
536461Composite SAP Note on validation / substitution in PS
410160Fields in network/activity which can be substituted
358473Substitution of user-defined fields of PRPS and PROJ
351634Sub-fields or LIKE with WBS element (POSID)
304891CJ080: substitution interprets field selection
77268Conversion of sub-fields not correct