How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT018 - Project &1 with project type &2 does not allow confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Project &1 with project type &2 does not allow confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT018 - Project &1 with project type &2 does not allow confirmation ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT018 indicates that a project (identified by &1) with a specific project type (&2) does not allow confirmations. This error typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project planning and execution in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  
  Project Type Configuration: The project type associated with the project may be configured to disallow confirmations. This is often set in the project type settings in the SAP system.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not permit confirmations. For example, if the project is closed or in a planning phase, confirmations may not be allowed.
  Settings in Project Definition: The project definition may have specific settings that restrict confirmation entries.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the confirmation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action on the specified project type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the project type configuration in the SAP system (transaction code ODP1 or similar).
  Verify if the project type allows confirmations. If not, you may need to adjust the settings or use a different project type that permits confirmations.
  
  
  
  Review Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the project in question. If the project is closed or in a non-confirmation state, you may need to change the project status or create a new project for confirmation.
  
  
  
  Modify Project Definition:
  
  If the project definition has restrictions, you may need to modify it to allow confirmations. This can be done in the project definition settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations on the project. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on project types and confirmation settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and ODP1 (Project Type Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.