How To Fix DPR_PROJECT009 - Project type &1 does not allow replication

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Project type &1 does not allow replication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT009 - Project type &1 does not allow replication ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT009 indicates that the project type you are trying to replicate does not allow replication. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when you are attempting to replicate a project from one system to another (e.g., from a development system to a production system).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Project Type Configuration: The project type you are trying to replicate may not be configured to allow replication. This can be due to settings in the project type configuration.
  System Settings: The system settings may restrict certain project types from being replicated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to replicate the specific project type.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not permit replication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for project types in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Project Management or Portfolio and Project Management.
  Verify if the project type you are trying to replicate is set up to allow replication.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system settings do not restrict the replication of the specific project type.
  Check if there are any specific settings related to the replication process that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the replication has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the user management section.
  
  
  
  Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the project you are trying to replicate. If it is in a status that does not allow replication (e.g., "In Progress" or "Closed"), you may need to change the status or create a new project.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on project types and replication settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to DPR_PROJECT009 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the replication of the project type in question.