How To Fix DPR_PHASE008 - You cannot move the phase &1

DPR_PHASE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PHASE - Messages for Phases

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You cannot move the phase &1

What causes this issue?

The status of phase &V1& forbids you to move the phase.

System Response

The system does not change the order of the phases.

How to fix this error?

If the phase &V1& has not been released yet, you can unlock the phase
and then move it.

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_PHASE008 - You cannot move the phase &1 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PHASE008, which states "You cannot move the phase &1," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with project phases in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Phase Restrictions: The phase you are trying to move may have restrictions based on the project status or the current phase configuration. For example, certain phases may not be allowed to be moved if they are already completed or if they are dependent on other phases.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other phases or tasks that prevent the movement of the specified phase.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of moving the phase.
  
  
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow changes to the