How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT802 - Role type &1 is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Role type &1 is not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The current role uses the role type &V1&. This role type no longer
exists in Customizing. The status of the system is therefore undefined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Stop editing the resource and stop using this role
Create the role type again in Customizing
You can now continue to edit the resource

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT802 - Role type &1 is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT802 indicates that a specific role type is not defined in the Customizing settings for the SAP Project Management module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to assign a role to a participant in a project, but the role type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  The role type you are trying to assign does not exist in the system.
  The role type has not been properly defined in the Customizing settings.
  There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the role type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Type Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Project Management > Project Structure > Define Role Types.
  Verify if the role type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Role Type:
  
  If the role type does not exist, you can create a new role type by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  If the role type exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the role type you are trying to assign. Double-check the spelling and format.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to role types are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production).
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify role types in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing role types in project management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DPR_PARTICIPANT802 and successfully assign the desired role type to participants in your project.