How To Fix DPR_PROJECT022 - You cannot change the project type - transfer to accounting is active

DPR_PROJECT022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You cannot change the project type - transfer to accounting is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT022 - You cannot change the project type - transfer to accounting is active ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT022 indicates that you are trying to change the project type of a project that has already been set up for transfer to accounting. This restriction is in place because changing the project type can have significant implications for the accounting and financial reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to change the project type of a project that is already linked to accounting processes.
  The project has been activated for transfer to accounting, which means it is already integrated into financial reporting and accounting workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the current status of the project. If it is in a state that allows changes, you may need to deactivate the transfer to accounting feature first.
  
  
  Deactivate Transfer to Accounting:
  
  Navigate to the project in question.
  Look for options related to accounting or financial integration.
  Deactivate the transfer to accounting if possible. This may