How To Fix DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES013 - There are lower-level objects

DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES - Development Projects: Messages from CGPL with DPR Specif.Txt

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There are lower-level objects

What causes this issue?

Lower-level objects exist.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the function.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the function for the lower-level objects first.

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.

DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES013 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES013 indicates that there are lower-level objects associated with a higher-level object in the project management context, specifically within the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a higher-level project or task that has subordinate elements (like activities, milestones, or other lower-level projects) linked to it.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is preventing you from performing an action (like deletion or modification) on a higher-level object because it has dependencies on lower-level objects. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that you do not inadvertently remove or alter essential components of a project.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Lower-Level Objects: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to view the structure of the project and identify