How To Fix DPR_UI_BSP040 - Error occurred when connecting to the Microsoft Project Server

DPR_UI_BSP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Error occurred when connecting to the Microsoft Project Server

What causes this issue?

You are trying to export a project from Project Management to a
Microsoft (MS) Project Server or to import a project from an MS Project
Server to Project Management. To do this, you have to select an MS
Project Server and enter a user that already exists on the MS Project
Server along with a valid password.

System Response

The Project Management system could not create a connection to the MS
Project Server you selected with the user data you entered.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the user you entered actually exists on the MS Project
Server and whether the password you entered for this user is correct.
Check the following in Customizing for Project Management:
Have you configured the MS Project Server?
Have you created an RFC connection to the MS Project Server?
Have you set up the object type for the object link to the MS Project
Server?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_UI_BSP040 - Error occurred when connecting to the Microsoft Project Server ?

  The SAP error message DPR_UI_BSP040 indicates that there was an issue connecting to the Microsoft Project Server. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the Microsoft Project Server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in either SAP or Microsoft Project Server can lead to connection failures.
  Authentication Problems: Issues with user credentials or permissions can prevent successful connections.
  Service Availability: The Microsoft Project Server service may be down or not responding.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for communication between SAP and Microsoft Project Server.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the versions of SAP and Microsoft Project Server can also lead to connection issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the Microsoft Project Server. You can use tools like