How To Fix DPR_CATS018 - &1 : Invalid role GUID

DPR_CATS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CATS - Project Management: Messages for CATS Connection

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 : Invalid role GUID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CATS018 - &1 : Invalid role GUID ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CATS018 with the description "Invalid role GUID" typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when there is an issue related to the assignment of roles to users or when trying to access a project or task with an invalid or non-existent role.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Role Assignment: The role GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) being referenced does not exist in the system. This could happen if the role was deleted or if there was a mistake in the role assignment.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the role information is stored, leading to the system being unable to find the specified role.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role or the project associated with it.
  System Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the project management module can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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