/CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR018 - A business change project with the status new already exists.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: A business change project with the status new already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR018 - A business change project with the status new already exists. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR018 indicates that there is an attempt to create a new business change project, but a project with the status "new" already exists in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Technology Platform, where business change projects are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Project Creation: The most common cause of this error is that a user is trying to create a new business change project while another project with the same status ("new") is already present in the system.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, if a user has multiple sessions open or if there was a previous session that did not close properly, it may lead to confusion in the system regarding the status of projects.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application layer that prevent the creation of a new project.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Projects: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where business change projects are managed.
  Look for any existing projects with the status "new." If you find one, you may need to either complete it, delete it, or change its status before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Change Status of Existing Project:
  
  If the existing project is no longer needed, consider changing its status to something other than "new" (e.g., "in progress" or "completed") to free up the status for a new project.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Projects:
  
  If the existing project is not required, you can delete it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Session Management:
  
  Log out of all SAP sessions and log back in to ensure that there are no lingering sessions that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business change projects for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for existing projects and managing sessions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to business change projects, such as BP (Business Partner) or SCPR20 (Change Project Management).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create, modify, or delete business change projects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your business change projects in SAP.