How To Fix DPR_PROJECT033 - Field for period type of distribution must contain a value

DPR_PROJECT033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Field for period type of distribution must contain a value

What causes this issue?

The field for the period type of the distribution cannot be empty
because at least one role exists in the project for whose role type the
distribution of total demand is active (see Customizing for <LS>Project
Management</> under <LS>Define Role Types</>).

System Response

The system does not allow you to delete the period type.

How to fix this error?

You can only delete the period type if no roles with distribution exist
in the project.
To do this, you first have to delete the distributed values in all roles
affected and their staffings and then set a role type in which the
distribution of total demand is not active, for each role.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT033 - Field for period type of distribution must contain a value ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT033, which states "Field for period type of distribution must contain a value," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with project planning and distribution of costs or resources.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction related to project distribution (like planning or budgeting) without specifying a required field for the period type of distribution. The period type is essential for defining how costs or resources are allocated over time (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the transaction you are executing are filled out correctly. Specifically, look for the field related to the period type of distribution.
  
  
  Define Period Type: If the period type is not defined, you may need to set it up in the project planning settings. This can