How To Fix DPR_BAPI137 - Project template cannot be unloaded

DPR_BAPI137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Project template cannot be unloaded

What causes this issue?

Changes have already been made in the current LUW that have not yet been
updated. Therefore, the project template
can only be unloaded and if necessary,
unlocked after all changes in the LUW have been updated using
BAPI_CPROJECTS_COMMIT_WORK.
Alternatively, you can discard all changes in the current LUW by
using BAPI_CPROJECTS_ROLLBACK_WORK to trigger a rollback.

System Response

The system cannot unload the project template.

How to fix this error?

First start an update or a rollback.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI137 - Project template cannot be unloaded ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI137, which states "Project template cannot be unloaded," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project templates in the Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Active Assignments: The project template may have active assignments or dependencies that prevent it from being unloaded. This could include ongoing projects or tasks that are linked to the template.
  
  
  Status of the Template: The project template might be in a status that does not allow unloading. For example, if the template is marked as "in use" or "locked," it cannot be unloaded.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the unload operation on the project template.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict the