How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT124 - Hours per day has not been defined in the general settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Hours per day has not been defined in the general settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT124 - Hours per day has not been defined in the general settings ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT124 indicates that the system cannot find a defined value for "Hours per day" in the general settings of the project management module. This setting is crucial for calculating work and resource availability in project planning.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The "Hours per day" setting has not been configured in the system.
  The project or resource settings are incomplete or incorrect.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Hours per Day:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Go to the following path: SPRO -> Project Management -> Project Planning -> General Settings -> Define Hours per Day.
  Here, you can set the number of working hours per day (e.g., 8 hours).
  
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  Ensure that the project settings are correctly configured to reference the defined hours per day.
  You can check this in the project definition or in the project planning settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the general settings. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom settings or configurations, ensure that they are correctly implemented and do not override the standard settings.
  
  
  
  Restart the Transaction:
  
  After making the changes, restart the transaction or log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on project management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the "Hours per day" setting is properly defined, you should be able to resolve the DPR_PARTICIPANT124 error and continue with your project planning activities.