How To Fix DPR_CATS027 - &1 &2: Object was not deleted; check the connection to the CATS system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: &1 &2: Object was not deleted; check the connection to the CATS system

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a project element or a link to this project element.
CATS confirmation is active.
The SAP Portfolio and Project Management system tries to check the
corresponding CATS documents for this project element. However, the
check is not possible because an error occurred when the SAP Portfolio
and Project Management system connected to the CATS system.

System Response

The system does not allow the deletion of this project element or the
deletion of the link to this project element.

How to fix this error?

Check the connection to the CATS system or the Customizing of the
project type regarding the CATS activities.

Procedure for System Administrators

The CATS system corresponds with the accounting integration system.
Therefore, check the Customizing of the accounting integration and, in
particular, the destination assigned to the corresponding object link of
the accounting integration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CATS027 - &1 &2: Object was not deleted; check the connection to the CATS system ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CATS027 indicates that there was an issue with deleting an object in the CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) system. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the connection between the project management system (like SAP Project System or SAP Portfolio and Project Management) and the CATS system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Connection Issues: The most common cause is a disruption in the connection between the project management module and the CATS system. This could be due to network issues, system configuration problems, or temporary outages.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object in the CATS system.
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues in the data that prevent the deletion from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Connection: Verify that the connection between the project management