How To Fix DPR_BAPI193 - No cFolders system has been defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: No cFolders system has been defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

At least one more cFolders system needs to be defined in Customizing for
Project Management for the integration of cFolders.

System Response

You cannot make any assignments to a collaboration or folder.

How to fix this error?

You have to specify at least one RFC destination in Customizing under
<ZK>Project Management -> Connection to External Systems -> cFolders
Integration -> Stipulate RFC Destination for Collaboration</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI193 - No cFolders system has been defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI193 indicates that there is no cFolders system defined in the Customizing settings of your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use functionalities related to cFolders (Collaboration Folders) in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) and the system is unable to find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is not configured to recognize any cFolders system. This can happen if:
  
  The cFolders system has not been set up in the SAP system.
  The necessary Customizing settings have not been maintained.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a cFolders system in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to cFolders Settings:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG -> Project Management -> cFolders -> Define cFolders System.
  
  
  
  Define cFolders System:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to create a new entry for the cFolders system. This typically involves specifying the system ID, description, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access cFolders and related functionalities.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for more detailed instructions on configuring cFolders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_BAPI193 error and successfully configure the cFolders system in your SAP environment.