How To Fix DPR_OBJ_LINK021 - Creation not possible; check customizing for creation service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_OBJ_LINK - Messages for Object Links

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Creation not possible; check customizing for creation service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK021 - Creation not possible; check customizing for creation service ?

  The SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK021 ("Creation not possible; check customizing for creation service") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when there is an issue with the configuration settings related to the creation of objects (like projects, tasks, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error often indicates that the necessary customizing settings for the creation service are not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to create the object.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to create may not be supported or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration tables related to project management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Project Management or PPM.
  Ensure that the creation service for the object type you are trying to create is properly configured.
  Check the settings under Project Management > Project Structures > Define Project Types and ensure that the project type you are using is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create the object. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to create is defined in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings for project management.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to get more insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SU01 (for user management), and PFCG (for role management).
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Project Management or PPM for detailed information on configuration and object creation.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DPR_OBJ_LINK021 error.