How To Fix DPR_PHASE016 - Status of phase &1 is being updated

DPR_PHASE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PHASE - Messages for Phases

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Status of phase &1 is being updated

What causes this issue?

The approval was granted automatically after granting or rejecting the
last individual approval, in accordance with the phase type. However,
the system could not set the correct status for the phase
when the approval was
updated because the phase could not be edited exclusively at that point
in time.

System Response

The system updates the status of the phase automatically the next time
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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PHASE016 - Status of phase &1 is being updated ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PHASE016 indicates that the status of a specific phase in a project is being updated, which can lead to issues if there are concurrent updates or if the system is not able to process the request due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: This error often occurs when multiple users or processes are trying to update the same phase status at the same time.
  Locking Issues: The phase might be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the current update from being processed.
  System Performance: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may not be able to process the update in a timely manner.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that are causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent updates, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12