How To Fix DPR_SHARED052 - You cannot enter operative data in templates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You cannot enter operative data in templates

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the operative data from the template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED052 - You cannot enter operative data in templates ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED052, which states "You cannot enter operative data in templates," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with project templates in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter or modify operative data (such as costs, dates, or resources) in a project template. In SAP, templates are designed to serve as a blueprint for creating new projects, and they are not intended for operational data entry. The system restricts changes to ensure that templates remain consistent and can be reused without alteration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Use a Project Instance: Instead of trying to enter data in the template, create a new project based on the template. Once the project is created, you can enter operative data in the project instance.
  
  
  Check Template Settings: Ensure that you