How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST017 - You cannot set &1 &2 to "finished"

DPR_CHECKLIST017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You cannot set &1 &2 to "finished"

What causes this issue?

You cannot set &V1& &V2& to "finished".

System Response

When possible, the system displays the reason in the messages
that follow.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST017 - You cannot set &1 &2 to "finished" ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST017 indicates that you are trying to set a checklist item to "finished," but there are certain conditions that prevent this action. This error typically occurs in the context of project management and the use of the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DPR_CHECKLIST017 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Checklist Items: The checklist item you are trying to mark as finished may have incomplete prerequisites or dependencies that need to be fulfilled first.
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the checklist item or the overall project may not allow for the item to be marked as finished. For example, if the project is still in progress or if there are open tasks associated with the checklist item.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the checklist item.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may