How To Fix DPR_PROJECT016 - You cannot complete the project &1

DPR_PROJECT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You cannot complete the project &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot complete the project &V1& because approval for phase &V2&
has not been granted.

System Response

The project &V1& is not completed.

How to fix this error?

Grant the approval for phase &V2& and complete it or cancel the project
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT016 - You cannot complete the project &1 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT016, which states "You cannot complete the project &1," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly in the Project System (PS) or the Project Management (DPR) module. This error indicates that there are certain conditions preventing the completion of the specified project.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Tasks or Milestones: There may be open tasks or milestones that need to be completed before the project can be finalized.
  Open Purchase Orders or Contracts: If there are outstanding purchase orders or contracts associated with the project, it may prevent completion.
  Unsettled Costs: There might be costs that have not been settled or posted against the project.
  Dependencies: Other projects or tasks that are dependent on this project may not be completed.
  Status Settings: The project may be in a status that does not allow for completion (e.g., "In Progress" instead of "Completed").
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to