How To Fix DPR_SHARED229 - Project phase &1 and superior program phase &2: Date conflict

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

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

What causes this issue?

The dates &V3& of the program or project phase &V1& are outside the time
frame &V4& of the superior program phase &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_SHARED229 - Project phase &1 and superior program phase &2: Date conflict ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED229 indicates a date conflict between a project phase and its superior program phase. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the dates defined for a project phase do not align with the dates of its superior program phase. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Start and End Dates: The start date of the project phase is earlier than the start date of the superior program phase, or the end date of the project phase is later than the end date of the superior program phase.
  Date Changes: If the dates of the superior program phase were changed after the project phase was created, it may lead to this conflict.
  Incorrect Planning: The project phase may have been planned without considering the constraints of the superior program phase.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED229 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and end dates of both the project phase and the superior program phase. Ensure that the project phase dates fall within the range of the superior program phase dates.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the dates of the project phase to align with the superior program phase. This can be done in the project management transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project structure).
  
  
  Re-evaluate Planning: If the project phase was planned incorrectly, re-evaluate the planning and make adjustments to ensure that all phases are aligned properly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or planning procedures, consult the project documentation or reach out to a project manager or SAP consultant for guidance.
  
  
  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 known issues.
  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 reviewing SAP documentation on project planning and management to better understand how to manage project phases effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the date conflict indicated by the DPR_SHARED229 error message.