How To Fix DPR_CATS019 - Account assignment object is not unique; enter a task or role

DPR_CATS019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Account assignment object is not unique; enter a task or role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CATS019 - Account assignment object is not unique; enter a task or role ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CATS019 indicates that the account assignment object you are trying to use is not unique. This typically occurs in the context of project management and time recording in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a cost object (like a task or role) to a time entry or a cost entry, but the system finds multiple objects that match the criteria you provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Ambiguous Assignment: There are multiple tasks or roles with similar identifiers or descriptions in the system.
  Missing Filters: The selection criteria you used to find the task or role are not specific enough, leading to multiple matches.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the project structure is set up in the system, leading to overlapping or duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you