How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT020 - Status of project &1 does not allow confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Status of project &1 does not allow confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT020 - Status of project &1 does not allow confirmation ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT020 indicates that the status of a project does not allow for confirmation of a participant's time or activities. This error typically arises 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:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Project Status: The project is in a status that does not permit confirmations. For example, if the project is marked as "Closed" or "Completed," it may not allow any further confirmations.
  Participant Status: The specific participant or task may also have a status that restricts confirmation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm activities for the project.
  Configuration Settings: The project may be configured in such a way that certain statuses restrict confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Navigate to the project in question and check its current status. If it is closed or completed, you may need to change the status to allow confirmations or create a new project for further activities.
  
  
  
  Review Participant Status:
  
  Ensure that the participant or task you are trying to confirm is in a status that allows for confirmation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations on the project. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the project type and status settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to allow confirmations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on project statuses and their implications for confirmations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to manage project statuses.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow for the necessary actions within the project.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for confirmations in your SAP project.