How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES221 - Project &1, work package &2: &3 is not a valid resource / expense type.

/CPD/SS_MESSAGES221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Project &1, work package &2: &3 is not a valid resource / expense type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES221 - Project &1, work package &2: &3 is not a valid resource / expense type. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES221 indicates that there is an issue with the resource or expense type associated with a project or work package. This error typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work packages, and resource assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Resource/Expense Type: The resource or expense type specified in the project or work package is not recognized by the system. This could be due to:
  
  The resource type not being defined in the system.
  The resource type being inactive or deleted.
  A typo or incorrect entry in the resource or expense type field.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the resource or expense type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified resource or expense type.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Resource/Expense Type:
  
  Check the resource or expense