How To Fix DPR_PROJECT060 - Initiative: Only project category 'initiative' is permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Initiative: Only project category 'initiative' is permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT060 - Initiative: Only project category 'initiative' is permitted ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT060 indicates that there is a restriction on the project category being used in the context of the project you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it states that only the project category 'initiative' is permitted for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a project that is expected to be of the category 'initiative', but you have selected a different project category.
  The system configuration or the project type you are working with is set to only allow 'initiative' as the valid project category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Category: Ensure that you are selecting the correct project category. If the project is supposed to be an 'initiative', make sure that you have selected this category in the project creation or modification screen.
  
  
  Review Project Type Configuration: If you are unsure about the