How To Fix DPR_SHARED823 - Only ISO units of dimension 'time' are permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Only ISO units of dimension 'time' are permitted

What causes this issue?

You cannot select time units that are defined in Customizing for Project
Management but which do not represent ISO time units.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED823 - Only ISO units of dimension 'time' are permitted ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED823 indicates that there is an issue with the units of measurement being used in a project or planning scenario, specifically related to the dimension of 'time'. This error typically arises when a non-ISO unit of time is being used, which is not permitted in the context of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of a unit of time that is not compliant with the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. In SAP, only ISO units such as seconds (s), minutes (min), hours (h), days (d), weeks (w), months (mo), and years (y) are allowed for time-related dimensions. If a different unit (like "fortnight" or "quarter") is used, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measurement: Review the project or planning data where the error occurred. Identify the unit of time being used.
  
  
  Change to ISO Units: If a non-ISO unit is found, change it to one of the permitted ISO units. For example:
  
  Change "fortnight" to "days" (14 days).
  Change "quarter" to "months" (3 months).
  
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the error is occurring in a configuration or master data setting, ensure that all relevant settings are updated to use ISO-compliant units.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  ISO Units of Time: Familiarize yourself with the ISO units of time to avoid similar issues in the future. The standard units include:
  
  Seconds (s)
  Minutes (min)
  Hours (h)
  Days (d)
  Weeks (w)
  Months (mo)
  Years (y)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more detailed information on unit handling and project planning configurations.
  
  
  User Forums and Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or user forums where you can find discussions related to similar errors.
  
  
  By ensuring that only ISO units of time are used in your SAP projects, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.