How To Fix DMC_GENERAL318 - Subproject &1 is not assigned to project &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Subproject &1 is not assigned to project &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL318 - Subproject &1 is not assigned to project &2 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL318 indicates that a subproject is not assigned to the specified project. This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures in the Project System (PS) module or in the context of SAP Data Management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A subproject (identified by &1) is referenced in a transaction or process but is not linked to the main project (identified by &2).
  There may be a configuration issue where the subproject was not properly assigned to the main project in the project hierarchy.
  The subproject may have been deleted or is inactive.
  There could be a data entry error where the wrong project or subproject identifiers are being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Structure:
  
  Navigate to the project structure in SAP (using transaction codes like CJ20N or CJ02).
  Verify that the subproject is indeed assigned to the main project. If it is not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Subproject to Project:
  
  If the subproject is not assigned, you can do this by editing the project structure:
  
  Open the main project in the project management transaction.
  Use the "Add" or "Assign" function to link the subproject to the main project.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Project Status:
  
  Ensure that both the main project and the subproject are active and not in a deleted or inactive state.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the identifiers for both the subproject and the main project to ensure they are correct and correspond to the intended projects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the project structure or how to assign projects, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) for managing projects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to project management errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project assignments in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMC_GENERAL318 error and ensure that your project structure is correctly configured.