How To Fix DPR_PROJECT007 - Project category &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Project category &1 is not allowed

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Check the project categories that you have assigned in the project
types and make sure that you have used valid project categories only.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT007 - Project category &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT007 indicates that the project category specified in your transaction is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when working with project definitions or project-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Project Category: The project category you are trying to use is not configured to be used in the context of the operation you are performing.
  Configuration Issues: The project category may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific project type or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the specified project category.
  Project Type Restrictions: Certain project categories may be restricted based on the project type or the organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for project categories in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Project Management or Portfolio and Project Management.
  Verify that the project category you are trying to use is correctly configured and allowed for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the project type associated with your project allows the specified project category.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that prevent the use of the project category in the current context.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to work with the specified project category.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to project categories and their usage to understand any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), and others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message DPR_PROJECT007 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on project management in SAP to better understand project categories and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.