How To Fix DPR_API181 - Only tasks with appropriate status will be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Only tasks with appropriate status will be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_API181 - Only tasks with appropriate status will be changed ?

  The SAP error message DPR_API181, which states "Only tasks with appropriate status will be changed," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with the Project System (PS) or the Dynamic Project Management (DPM) module. This error indicates that an attempt was made to change the status of a task that is not in a state that allows for the requested operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Task Status: The task you are trying to modify is in a status that does not permit changes. For example, tasks that are completed or closed may not allow further modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the task.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that restrict changes to certain task statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status: