How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST001 - Select a valid checklist type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Select a valid checklist type

What causes this issue?

The checklist type &1 does not exist in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the checklist type or make changes in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST001 - Select a valid checklist type ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST001: "Select a valid checklist type" typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when working with checklists in the Project System (PS) or Project Management (DPR) modules. This error indicates that the system requires a valid checklist type to be selected, but the user has either not selected one or has selected an invalid option.
  Cause:
  
  No Checklist Type Selected: The user may not have selected any checklist type when trying to create or manage a checklist.
  Invalid Checklist Type: The selected checklist type may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain checklist types.
  Configuration Issues: The checklist types may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Checklist Type:
  
  Ensure that you select a valid checklist type from the available options in the dropdown menu. If the dropdown is empty, it may indicate that no checklist types have been configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of checklist types in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant project management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the checklist types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage checklist types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DPR_CHECKLIST or other related transactions for managing checklists.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to checklist management and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select and manage checklist types within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with checklists in SAP.