How To Fix DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION046 - Error while deleting task &1 of project &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION - Portf. Mgmt Integration Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Error while deleting task &1 of project &2

What causes this issue?

This error message will be issued if the system encounters errors
while deleting tasks or the system tries to delete a tasks with one or
more of its children. In the second case, the system deleted the
children while deleting the parent task, so when system tries to delete
the children again, it issues this error, because the children tasks
have already been deleted. If this is the case, please check if the
children have been deleted correctly. If yes, you can ignore this error
message.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION046 - Error while deleting task &1 of project &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION046, which states "Error while deleting task &1 of project &2," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with the Project System (PS) or Project Management (DPR) modules. This error indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete a specific task from a project.
  Causes:
  
  Task Dependencies: The task you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other tasks that prevent its deletion.
  Status of the Task: The task might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., completed, closed, or locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the task.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data that prevent the deletion.
  Active Assignments: The task may have active assignments (e.g., resources, costs) that need to be removed before deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the task dependencies and relationships. If there are dependent tasks, you may need to delete or modify them first.
  Change Task Status: If the task is in a status that prevents deletion, consider changing its status to allow for deletion.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete tasks in the project.
  Remove Assignments: If there are active assignments, remove them before attempting to delete the task.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the project to identify and resolve any underlying issues.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like CJ20N for project management) to manage tasks and check for any errors or warnings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to project management, such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on project management processes and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully delete the task from the project.