How To Fix DPR_PROJECT021 - Define project type &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Define project type &1 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT021 - Define project type &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT021, which states "Define project type &1 in Customizing," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a project in SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) and the system cannot find the specified project type in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the specified project type in the system's configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The project type has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  The project type is incorrectly configured or has been deleted.
  There is a mismatch between the project type being used and the available project types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the project type in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Tools > Customizing > IMG > Execute Project (or use transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Define Project Types:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to:
  
  For SAP Project System: Project System > Structures > Define Project Types.
  For SAP Portfolio and Project Management: Portfolio and Project Management > Project Management > Define Project Types.
  
  
  Here, you can create a new project type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Project Type:
  
  If you need to create a new project type, click on the "New Entries" button and fill in the required fields, such as the project type code and description.
  If you are modifying an existing project type, ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify project types in the system.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After defining the project type, try to create or manage the project again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the Customizing settings.
  CJ20N: Project Builder for managing projects.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on project types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_PROJECT021 error and successfully define the required project type in your SAP system.