How To Fix DPR_PROJECT035 - 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' field was set

DPR_PROJECT035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' field was set

What causes this issue?

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</>).
In the project, distribution takes place for all roles and staffings
with the same period type and the same distribution unit (see the
<LS>Additional Data</> tab page in the project definition). However, at
least one of these fields is empty.

System Response

The system writes the current values from the <LS>Make General Settings
for Distribution</> Customizing activity to the <LS>Period Type</> or
<LS>Distribution Unit</> initial fields.

How to fix this error?

Check whether these values for the period type and distribution unit are
correct and change them if necessary.
Note that the fields cannot be empty if roles still exist in the project
for whose role type the distribution of total demand is active.

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_PROJECT035 - 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' field was set ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT035 typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions or planning. This error indicates that there is an issue with the 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' fields in the project planning or budgeting process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' fields may not be configured correctly in the project settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for the 'Period Type' or 'Distribution Unit' may be missing or not properly defined in the project or related master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the project settings and the data in the system, such as mismatched period types or distribution units.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or view the fields in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the project type in the SAP system. Ensure that the 'Period Type' and 'Distribution Unit' are correctly