How To Fix DPR_CATS023 - Business partner &1 does not exist in the Project Management system

DPR_CATS023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in the Project Management system

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CATS023 - Business partner &1 does not exist in the Project Management system ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CATS023 indicates that a specified business partner does not exist in the Project Management system. This error typically arises when trying to assign a business partner (such as a user or employee) to a project or task, but the system cannot find the corresponding entry in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to use has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems (e.g., between the Project Management module and the Business Partner master data).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the business partner in the project management context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Verify if the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the