How To Fix DPR_ENTITY_LINK006 - Task assignment is not within the validity of the task

DPR_ENTITY_LINK006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_ENTITY_LINK - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Task assignment is not within the validity of the task

What causes this issue?

The validity &V3& for the task assignment between role/resource &V1& and
task &V2& is (partly) outside the validity period of the task used.

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 and correct the fixed dates of the task assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK006 - Task assignment is not within the validity of the task ?

  The SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK006 ("Task assignment is not within the validity of the task") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when dealing with task assignments in the Project System (PS) or the Demand Planning and Reporting (DPR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a resource or a person to a task, specifically that the assignment is outside the defined validity period of the task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The task you are trying to assign a resource to has a defined validity period (start and end dates). If the assignment date falls outside this range, the error will occur.
  Task Status: The task may be in a status that does not allow for new assignments (e.g., completed or closed).
  Resource Availability: The resource you are trying to assign may not be available during the task's validity period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings