How To Fix DPR_SHARED227 - Project &1 and superior program &2: Date conflict

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Project &1 and superior program &2: Date conflict

What causes this issue?

The dates &V3& of the program or project &V1& are outside the time frame
&V4& of the superior program &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust the dates of the affected objects as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED227 - Project &1 and superior program &2: Date conflict ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED227 indicates a date conflict between a project and its superior program. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the Project System (PS) module or the Project Management (DPR) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is a mismatch in the dates defined for a project and its superior program. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Start and End Dates: The start or end dates of the project may fall outside the date range of the superior program.
  Date Changes: If the dates of the superior program were changed after the project was created, the project may no longer align with the updated dates.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the project or the superior program.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED227 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the start and end dates of both the project and the superior program. Ensure that the project dates fall within the range of the superior program's dates.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the project dates to align with the superior program. This can be done in the project definition or through the project management transaction codes (e.g., CJ02 for changing project definitions).
  
  
  Review Changes: If the superior program's dates were recently changed, review the changes and determine if the project needs to be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or how to make changes, consult the project documentation or reach out to your project management team for guidance.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project or superior program.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Project Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices in project management within SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Project System to better understand how to manage projects and programs effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the date conflict indicated by the DPR_SHARED227 error message.