How To Fix DPR_UI_BSP017 - Version type &1 is unknown in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_UI_BSP - PLM Development Projects - BSP UI Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Version type &1 is unknown in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_UI_BSP017 - Version type &1 is unknown in the system ?

  The SAP error message DPR_UI_BSP017 with the description "Version type &1 is unknown in the system" typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that the system is trying to access a version type that is not defined or recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Version Type: The version type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the version types have not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define version types.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain version types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Types:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check if the version type in question is defined.
  Navigate to Project Management > Project Structures > Define Version Types to see if the version type exists.
  
  
  
  Correct the Version Type:
  
  If the version type is missing, you may need to create it or correct the entry in the configuration.
  If the version type is incorrect in the transaction, update it to a valid version type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the version types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the project data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to version types in the context of your specific SAP version or module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to check project details.
  Tables: Relevant tables that may contain version type information include DPR_VERSION and DPR_VERS_TYPE.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.