How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT127 - Customizing change: Distribution is not up-to-date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Customizing change: Distribution is not up-to-date

What causes this issue?

The settings in Customizing were changed so that the role now supports
distribution. This means that the system now distributes the total
demand over periods. However, because you have opened the corresponding
role in display mode or because the role is locked by another user, the
system cannot distribute the total demand and the role still displays
the demand as a total value.

System Response

If it is possible to lock the data or if you work in change mode next
time, the system automatically updates the distribution when you save.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT127 - Customizing change: Distribution is not up-to-date ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT127, which states "Customizing change: Distribution is not up-to-date," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the customizing settings and the distribution of those settings across the system landscape, particularly in relation to project participants or roles.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Changes: The error often arises when there have been changes made to the customizing settings related to project participants, roles, or distribution lists, but these changes have not been properly distributed to all relevant clients or systems.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production), and the transport was not successful or not executed, this error can occur.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to project participants, such as missing or outdated entries in the customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Go to the customizing settings in the SAP system and verify that all necessary configurations related to project participants are correctly set up.
  Execute Distribution: If you have made changes to the customizing settings, ensure that you execute the distribution process to update all relevant clients. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SPAU or SPDD to adjust and distribute changes.
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been created and released properly. Check the transport logs for any errors.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction DPR_CUST_CHECK or similar tools to perform a consistency check on the customizing settings and resolve any discrepancies.
  Re-assign Participants: If specific participants are causing the issue, try re-assigning them or updating their roles in the project.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Project Management or PPM for detailed information on customizing settings and participant management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_PARTICIPANT127 error and ensure that your customizing settings are up-to-date across your SAP environment.