How To Fix DPR_PROJECT008 - Select a project type

DPR_PROJECT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select a project type

What causes this issue?

You did not select a project type. Distribution requires a project
type.

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?

Select a project type that allows distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_PROJECT008 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT008 ("Select a project type") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when you are trying to create or manage a project in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a project type before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Project Type: You have not selected a project type in the project creation or management screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: The project types may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select project types.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the project type selection field or may have inadvertently skipped it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_PROJECT008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Project Type:
  
  Go back to the project creation or management screen.
  Look for the field labeled "Project Type" or similar.
  Select an appropriate project