How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT803 - Role &1: Role type &2 is not valid for project type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Role &1: Role type &2 is not valid for project type &3

What causes this issue?

You have included a role that has a role type that is not valid in
Customizing for the corresponding project type.

System Response

The system issues a warning message. However, you can still edit and
save the project.

How to fix this error?

We recommend that you change the role type of the included role so that
only those role types that are valid in Customizing are used in the
project. For more information, see Customizing for Project Managment
under <ZK>Resource Management</> -> <ZK>Basic Settings for Project Roles
</> -> <DS:SIMG.CPRO_PRP_ROLE>Define Project Role Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT803 - Role &1: Role type &2 is not valid for project type &3 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT803 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a role to a participant in a project. Specifically, it states that the role type specified is not valid for the project type you are working with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Role Type Mismatch: The role you are trying to assign to a participant does not match the allowed role types for the specific project type. Each project type in SAP can have specific roles that are valid for it.
  Configuration Issues: The project type may not be properly configured to accept the role type you are trying to assign.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the role type or project type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the project type configuration in SAP and verify which role types are valid for the project type you are working with.
  Ensure that the role you are trying to assign is included in the list of valid roles for that project type.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignment:
  
  If the role is indeed invalid for the project type, you will need to either change the role to a valid one or change the project type to one that accepts the desired role.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the project type settings in the SAP system and check if the role type can be added or if there are any restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on role types and project types to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to view and manage project roles and participants.
  Role Management: Understanding how roles are managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with the role management process in your organization.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign roles to participants in the project.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.