How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES320 - Work package &1: Work package type should be either ' ' or 'U'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Work package &1: Work package type should be either ' ' or 'U'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES320 - Work package &1: Work package type should be either ' ' or 'U'. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES320 indicates that there is an issue with the work package type in the context of a work package being processed. Specifically, the error states that the work package type should be either blank (' ') or 'U'. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The work package type is set to an invalid value that is neither blank nor 'U'.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the work package types are defined.
  The data being processed may have been incorrectly entered or imported, leading to an invalid work package type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Package Type:
  
  Review the work package in question and verify its type. Ensure that it is either blank or set to 'U'.
  If the work package type is incorrect, update it to the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the definitions of work package types in the relevant customizing settings. Ensure that the allowed values for work package types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data was imported or migrated, validate the data to ensure that all work package types conform to the expected values. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on work package types and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access work package management or configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify work package types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.