How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT014 - Status profile has been set; role type &1 cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Status profile has been set; role type &1 cannot be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT014 - Status profile has been set; role type &1 cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT014 indicates that a status profile has been set for a project or task, and the role type you are trying to select is not allowed due to the restrictions imposed by that status profile. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile associated with the project or task has specific settings that restrict the selection of certain role types. This is often done to enforce business rules or workflows.
  Role Type Configuration: The role type you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the current status of the project or task.
  Project Lifecycle: The project may be in a phase where certain roles cannot be assigned or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Profile Settings: Review the status profile assigned to the project or task. You can do this by navigating to the project in the SAP GUI and checking the status profile settings. Ensure that the role type you are trying to select is allowed in the current status.
  Change Project Status: If possible, change the status of the project or task to one that allows the selection of the desired role type. This may involve moving the project to a different phase or updating its status.
  Role Type Configuration: Verify the configuration of the role types in the system. Ensure that the role type you are trying to assign is correctly defined and allowed for the current project status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding project roles and status profiles to understand the restrictions better.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Project Management Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the project management functionalities in SAP, including how status profiles and role types work.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to view and manage project details.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change project statuses or assign roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.