How To Fix DPR_R3_DMS021 - No templates for status reports have been entered for the project type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_R3_DMS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No templates for status reports have been entered for the project type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_R3_DMS021 - No templates for status reports have been entered for the project type ?

  The SAP error message DPR_R3_DMS021 indicates that there are no templates defined for status reports for the specified project type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to generate a status report for a project, but the system cannot find any associated templates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Templates: The primary cause of this error is that no status report templates have been created or assigned for the specific project type you are working with.
  Incorrect Project Type: The project type you are using may not have any templates defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project management settings that prevent the templates from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the project management area.
  Check if there are any status report templates defined for the project type you are using.
  You can do this by accessing the relevant configuration settings in the Project Management module.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Templates:
  
  If no templates exist, you will need to create a new status report template.
  Use transaction code DPR_TEMPLATES or navigate through the menu to create a new template.
  Ensure that the template is linked to the correct project type.
  
  
  
  Assign Templates to Project Type:
  
  If templates already exist but are not assigned to the project type, you will need to assign them.
  This can usually be done in the project type configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify templates in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to create and manage status report templates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DPR_TEMPLATES for managing templates and DPR_PROJECT for project management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to allow access to the template management functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate status reports for your projects. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.