How To Fix DPR_PROJECT006 - Maintain project type &1 in Customizing completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PROJECT - Development Projects: Messages for Projects

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Maintain project type &1 in Customizing completely

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter data for the project type with the key &V2& completely. Be sure
to assign a project category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT006 - Maintain project type &1 in Customizing completely ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT006, which states "Maintain project type &1 in Customizing completely," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that there is an incomplete configuration for the specified project type in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by missing or incomplete settings for the specified project type in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The project type has not been fully defined in the system.
  Required fields or parameters for the project type are missing.
  The project type is not activated or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the project type is completely maintained in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant area for Project Management or Portfolio and Project Management.
  
  
  
  Maintain Project Type:
  
  Follow the path: Project Management -> Project Types -> Define Project Types.
  Locate the project type indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual project type).
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are filled out correctly. This may include:
  
  Description
  Status profiles
  Control parameters
  Assignment of relevant structures (like WBS elements, networks, etc.)
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any dependencies or related settings (like status profiles, planning profiles, etc.) are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Try to create or modify the project again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for detailed information on project types and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure) to test your changes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in Customizing.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.