How To Fix DPR_API072 - Ext. framework error; view VI_FRAME not available in ext. container (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_API - Messages for APIs in Project Management

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Ext. framework error; view VI_FRAME not available in ext. container (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_API072 - Ext. framework error; view VI_FRAME not available in ext. container (&1) ?

  The SAP error message DPR_API072 indicates that there is an issue with the external framework, specifically that the view VI_FRAME is not available in the external container. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when trying to access or manipulate project-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing View: The view VI_FRAME may not be defined or may not be activated in the external framework.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the external container that prevent the view from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view.
  System or Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone changes (like transports), the view may not have been properly transported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check View Availability:
  
  Verify if the view VI_FRAME exists in the external framework. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration or development objects in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  If the view is missing, you may need to create or activate it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the external framework to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve looking at the settings in transaction codes related to PPM or the specific external framework you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the view. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or activate the objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE80, SU01, and others related to PPM.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DPR_API072 error in your SAP environment.