How To Fix DPR_OBJ_LINK022 - Feature not active; activate switch for operative object links first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_OBJ_LINK - Messages for Object Links

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Feature not active; activate switch for operative object links first

What causes this issue?

You can use operative object links only for specific object types, and
only if the master switch 0022 in area 0002 is activated. You can check
this, and if necessary, change it in the <LS>Override Default Global
Settings</> Customizing activity under <LS>SAP Portfolio and Project
Management -> Project Management -> Basic Settings</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK022 - Feature not active; activate switch for operative object links first ?

  The SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK022 indicates that a specific feature related to operative object links is not active in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) when trying to perform operations that require the use of object links, but the necessary configuration or switch is not enabled.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the feature for operative object links has not been activated in the system settings. This can happen if:
  
  The system configuration does not have the necessary switches enabled.
  The user is trying to access functionality that relies on these links without the required settings being in place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the switch for operative object links. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG):
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to open the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Settings:
  
  Go to Project Management > Project Planning > Settings for Operative Object Links.
  
  
  
  Activate the Switch:
  
  Look for the option to activate the switch for operative object links. This may be labeled as "Activate Operative Object Links" or similar.
  Ensure that the switch is set to "Active".
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After activating the switch, try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the SAP IMG.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on operative object links and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.