How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST032 - Checklist hierarchies are not supported in templates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Checklist hierarchies are not supported in templates

What causes this issue?

The checklist from which you are creating a checklist template contains
a checklist hierarchy, that is, one or more of its checklist items
contain a task for which another checklist has been defined. However,
checklist hierarchies are not supported in checklist templates.

System Response

The lower-level checklists are not copied to the checklist template.

How to fix this error?

If required, create separate checklist templates for the lower-level
checklists.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST032 - Checklist hierarchies are not supported in templates ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST032 indicates that checklist hierarchies are not supported in templates within the SAP Project Management module, specifically in the context of the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) application. This error typically arises when you attempt to use a checklist that has a hierarchical structure in a template where only flat checklists are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical Structure: The checklist you are trying to use has a hierarchical structure (i.e., it contains sub-items or nested items).
  Template Restrictions: The template you are working with does not support hierarchical checklists, which means it can only accommodate flat checklists (single-level items without sub-items).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Modify the Checklist:
  
  If possible, modify the checklist to remove any hierarchical structures. Convert it into a flat checklist by ensuring that all items are at the same level without any sub-items.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Template:
  
  If your project requires a hierarchical checklist, consider