How To Fix DPR_PHASE023 - Phase type &1 has been deactivated and cannot be used

DPR_PHASE023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PHASE - Messages for Phases

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Phase type &1 has been deactivated and cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PHASE023 - Phase type &1 has been deactivated and cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PHASE023 indicates that a specific phase type (denoted by &1) has been deactivated in the system and, as a result, cannot be used in the project or process you are working on. This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project phases in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Phase Type: The phase type you are trying to use has been deactivated in the system configuration. This could be due to changes made by a system administrator or as part of a project lifecycle management process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The project or phase configuration may not align with the current settings in the system, leading to the inability to use the specified phase type.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the phase type,