How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST020 - The status of &1 &2 does not permit use of the reference

DPR_CHECKLIST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The status of &1 &2 does not permit use of the reference

What causes this issue?

You can use a reference only once you have released the &V1& &V2& and as
long as no other status forbids you from using it.

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?

Check the status of &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST020 - The status of &1 &2 does not permit use of the reference ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST020 indicates that the status of a specific object (like a project or task) does not allow the use of a reference checklist. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to use a reference checklist for an object that is in a status that does not permit this action. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Status: The project or task may be in a status that is not allowed to reference checklists. For example, it might be in a "Completed" or "Cancelled" status.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain statuses are restricted from using reference checklists.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use reference checklists for the specified object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve