Users were getting below error while opening the project plan in Project Professional from PWA.
Error: Project cannot open the file
- Check that the file name and path are correct
- Check that the file format is recognized by Project
Project files saved in a version earlier than Microsoft Project 98 can’t be open
Resolution: Issue was related to Internet explorer setting. The protected mode for IE Trusted Zone was enabled. To resolve the issue we need to disable the protected mode using below steps.
- Open Internet explorer
- Select Tools >> Internet Options
- Select Security >> Click on the zone which contains PWA URL
- Uncheck enable protected mode