How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT036 - Only role types without distribution can be used for WFD

DPR_PARTICIPANT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Only role types without distribution can be used for WFD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT036 - Only role types without distribution can be used for WFD ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT036 indicates that there is an issue with the role types assigned to participants in a Workflow Definition (WFD) within the SAP Project Management module. Specifically, this error occurs when a role type that includes distribution is being used in a context where only non-distributed role types are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Role Type Configuration: The role type assigned to a participant in the workflow is configured to allow distribution, but the workflow definition does not support distributed roles.
  Workflow Definition Settings: The settings of the workflow definition may restrict the use of distributed roles, leading to this error when such roles are assigned.
  Participant Assignment: A participant in the workflow is assigned a role that is not compatible with the workflow's requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the role type configuration in the