How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST018 - You cannot change &1 &2; "Not Relevant" cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot change &1 &2; "Not Relevant" cannot be set

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is flagged in the checklist template as not modifiable.
Therefore, you cannot set &V1& &V2& to "Not Relevant".

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST018 - You cannot change &1 &2; "Not Relevant" cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST018 indicates that you are trying to change the status of a checklist item to "Not Relevant," but this action is not permitted for the specific item you are working with. This error typically arises in the context of project management or project-related checklists within SAP, particularly in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Checklist Item Status: The checklist item you are trying to modify may have a status that does not allow it to be marked as "Not Relevant." For example, if the item is already completed or has dependencies that prevent it from being marked as irrelevant, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the checklist may restrict certain statuses from being changed based on business rules or project requirements.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing you from making changes to the checklist