How To Fix DPR_API179 - Checklist template & does not exist; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Checklist template & does not exist; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_API179 - Checklist template & does not exist; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message DPR_API179 typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified checklist template in the Project Management module, particularly in the context of the Project System (PS) or the Project Management (DPR) functionalities. This error can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Template: The checklist template you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the template name or ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the checklist template.
  Incorrect Configuration: The checklist template may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or missing entries that prevent the template from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Template Existence:
  
  Check if the checklist template exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using