How To Fix DPR_CALC004 - Cost/revenue rate &1, &2: currency or unit of measure is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CALC - cProjects Costing Integration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost/revenue rate &1, &2: currency or unit of measure is initial

What causes this issue?

You replicate cost/revenue rates from cProjects to the ERP system. In
the settings for organization &V2&, you defined costs and/or revenues,
but no currency, quantity, or unit.

System Response

The system does not replicate the rate in question.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data in the cProjects system (see Customizing for
Collaboration Projects under <LS>Connection to External Systems</> -->
<ls>Accounting Integration</> --> <LS>Define Cost/Revenue Rates</>, view
<ls>Validity/Details</>).

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_CALC004 - Cost/revenue rate &1, &2: currency or unit of measure is initial ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CALC004 typically occurs in the context of project management, particularly when dealing with cost and revenue calculations in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the currency or unit of measure for a specific cost or revenue rate.
  Cause:
  The error message DPR_CALC004 is triggered when:
  
  Initial Currency or Unit of Measure: The system is trying to calculate costs or revenues, but the currency or unit of measure for the specified rate is not defined (i.e., it is "initial" or empty).
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the project definition, cost planning, or revenue planning.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the project or the related master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_CALC004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Data:
  
  Go to the project definition and ensure that all relevant fields for cost and revenue rates are filled in correctly, including currency and unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Cost and Revenue Planning:
  
  Check the cost planning and revenue planning sections to ensure that all necessary data is entered. Make sure that the rates are defined and that they have valid currency and unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the cost elements, internal orders, or any other relevant objects is complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to project management and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for currencies and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to navigate to the project and check for any missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ02, and others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DPR_CALC004 error in your SAP system.