How To Fix DPR_PROJECT085 - The status of project &1 does not permit you to delete

DPR_PROJECT085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: The status of project &1 does not permit you to delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJECT085 - The status of project &1 does not permit you to delete ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJECT085 indicates that you are trying to delete a project in the SAP Project Management module (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) but the current status of the project does not allow for deletion. This is a common issue when dealing with project management in SAP, as certain statuses are protected to prevent accidental deletion of important data.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Project Status: The project is in a status that does not permit deletion. For example, if the project is completed, closed, or has been released, it may be locked from deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked objects (like tasks, resources, or documents) that prevent the project from being deleted.
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the project, even if the status allows it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
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