How To Fix DPR_SHARED101 - Define process &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Define process &1 in Customizing

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?

Change the process or make changes to Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED101 - Define process &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED101, which states "Define process &1 in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that a specific process type has not been defined in the system's Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a process type that has not been configured in the Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The process type is missing from the configuration.
  The process type is incorrectly defined or has been deleted.
  There is a mismatch between the process type being referenced and what is available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED101 error, you need to define the missing process type in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to:
  Project Management -> Project Definition -> Define Processes
  
  Alternatively, you can search for the specific process type in the relevant area of the Project Management module.
  
  
  
  Define the Process:
  
  If the process type is not listed, you will need to create a new entry.
  Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required details for the process type, including the name, description, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in Customizing. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After defining the process, try to execute the transaction or function that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for more detailed instructions on defining processes in Project Management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to work with project definitions.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED101 error and successfully define the required process in your SAP system.