How To Fix DPR_FIN_GECCO021 - Cannot call ECP - project does not contain an organizational unit

DPR_FIN_GECCO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_FIN_GECCO - Messages for Accounting Integration

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot call ECP - project does not contain an organizational unit

What causes this issue?

Certain data, such as company code, plant, or controlling area is
required for calling Easy Cost Planning (ECP). This data is derived from
the organizational unit assigned to the project.
The system cannot call ECP because no organizational unit has been
entered in the project.

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?

Assign an organizational unit to the project on the <LS>Additional Data
</> tab page. Make sure that this organizational unit exists in the SAP
S/4HANA system that will be called.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_FIN_GECCO021 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_FIN_GECCO021 indicates that there is an issue with a project in the SAP system, specifically that the project does not contain an organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of project management and financial controlling within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Organizational Unit: The project you are trying to access or process does not have an assigned organizational unit. Organizational units are essential for defining the structure and accountability within projects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project settings or in the organizational structure that prevent the project from being recognized correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the project, such as missing or incorrect entries in the project definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Definition:
  
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