How To Fix DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER002 - Distribution is not possible; the role type does not permit it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER - Message for Conflict Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Distribution is not possible; the role type does not permit it

What causes this issue?

The role type of the role to which the conflict element belongs does not
permit the distribution of demands over periods. The system only adjusts
the dates of the conflict element.

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_CONFLICT_MANAGER002 - Distribution is not possible; the role type does not permit it ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CONFLICT_MANAGER002 indicates that there is a conflict in the distribution of a project or task due to the role type assigned to the user or the project. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when trying to distribute tasks or resources.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Role Type Restrictions: The user or role assigned to the project does not have the necessary permissions or role type to perform the distribution action. This could be due to the role being set to a type that does not allow distribution.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be set up correctly, or the specific task or project element may not be configured to allow distribution.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that restrict certain actions based on the role type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user attempting the distribution. Ensure that the role has the necessary permissions to perform distribution actions.
  If the role type is incorrect, consider changing the role or assigning a different role that permits distribution.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check the project or task settings to ensure that they are configured to allow distribution. This may involve reviewing the project type and its associated settings.
  Ensure that the project structure is correctly defined and that all necessary elements are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on role types and their permissions related to distribution actions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and project settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Management: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that users have the correct roles.
  Project Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP Project Management or PPM to understand how role types affect project actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.