How To Fix DPR_PROJECT011 - You cannot use &1 &2; the template status does not allow this

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You cannot use &1 &2; the template status does not allow this

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT011 - You cannot use &1 &2; the template status does not allow this ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT011 indicates that you are trying to perform an action on a project template that is not allowed due to its current status. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project templates in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to use a project template that is in a status that does not permit the action you are trying to perform (e.g., creating a project from the template, copying, or modifying it).
  The template may be in a status such as "Inactive," "Locked," or "Completed," which restricts certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Template Status:
  
  Navigate to the project template in question and check its current status. You can do this by accessing the project template in the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management).
  Look for the status field and see if it indicates that the template is inactive or locked.
  
  
  
  Change Template Status:
  
  If the template is in a status that does not allow the action, you may need to change its status. This can typically be done by:
  
  Activating the template if it is inactive.
  Unlocking the template if it is locked.
  
  
  You may need appropriate authorizations to change the status of the template.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or help files related to project templates in your SAP system to understand the different statuses and their implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to change the status or if the status seems correct but you are still encountering the error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ01 (Create Project) to manage project templates effectively.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change project template statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.