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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 type specified in the project or work package. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the defined types in the system.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to confirm that the resource or expense type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for project management in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings for resource and expense types are correctly configured.
  If you have access, navigate to the configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Project System.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified resource or expense type. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in project management are trained on the correct procedures for entering resources and expense types in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES221.