How To Fix DPR_FC010 - You cannot change the group assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_FC - Field Control for Project Management

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You cannot change the group assignment

What causes this issue?

You can only assign a field to a field group with higher authorization
requirements, for example, you can assign a field from the
<ls>Changeable with Write Authorization</> field group to the
<ls>Changeable with Admin. Authorization</> field group, but not the
other way round.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_FC010 - You cannot change the group assignment ?

  The SAP error message DPR_FC010, which states "You cannot change the group assignment," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or project-related documents.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Status of the Project: The project or WBS element may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the project is completed or locked, modifications to group assignments may be restricted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the group assignment for the project or WBS element.
  
  
  Project Type Restrictions: Certain project types may have restrictions on changing group assignments based on configuration settings.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other projects or documents that prevent changes to the group assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the status of the project or WBS element. If it is in a completed or locked state, you may need to change its status to allow modifications.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the group assignment. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any restrictions on the project type that prevent changes to group assignments.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or links to other projects that might be causing the restriction. If so, you may need to resolve those dependencies first.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to check the project details and status.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to project management and group assignments for more detailed information on how to manage project structures.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP project management functionalities to better understand the system's behavior and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.