How To Fix DPR_FC012 - Define your own field control profile in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_FC - Field Control for Project Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Define your own field control profile in Customizing

What causes this issue?

In Release 3.10, you defined customer fields and assigned a specific
editing mode (display, input with write authorization, input with
administration authorization) to the customer fields, in Customizing for
<ls>Collaboration Projects</> under <LS>Define Field Groups for Customer
Fields</>. When you upgrade to Release 4.00, you have to transfer the
customer fields you have set up so far to the new IMG activity <LS>Set
Up Field Control</> using the report DPR_CUST_FLDS_IN_FC. However, you
have not fulfilled the requirements for executing this report.

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 whether you have carried out the following steps and then carry
them out if necessary:
Copy the default setting 0SAP in the <ls>Set Up Field Control</> IMG
activity to your own profile in your namespace.
Assign the new field control profile in the <ls>Define Project Types</>
IMG activity to the project type to which you assigned the customer
fields in Release 3.10.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_FC012 - Define your own field control profile in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message DPR_FC012, which states "Define your own field control profile in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when the system is unable to find a defined field control profile for a specific project or task.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Field Control Profile: The system does not have a field control profile defined for the project type or the specific context in which you are working.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for field control profiles may not have been properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the field control profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Field Control Profile:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Project Management or Portfolio and Project Management.
  Look for the option related to "Field Control" or "Field Control Profiles."
  Create a new field control profile or modify an existing one to suit your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign the Field Control Profile:
  
  After defining the profile, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant project types or structures where you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify field control profiles. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Control Profiles: These profiles determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden in various project management transactions. Proper configuration is essential for effective data entry and project tracking.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on customizing field control profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.