How To Fix DPR_UI_BSP116 - Error occurred when importing from Microsoft Project

DPR_UI_BSP116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error occurred when importing from Microsoft Project

What causes this issue?

When a project is imported from Microsoft Project, the system generates
an XML string during internal processing. A project is then created in
Project Management from this string.
The XML string contains errors because the values from Microsoft Project
were transferred without verification.

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

Notify SAP or call the Project Management application with the
"DebugMode=X" query string and carry out the import again.
The XML string that was generated temporarily is then validated against
the Project Management XML schema. The error message from the XML parser
is then displayed in the popup.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_UI_BSP116 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_UI_BSP116 typically occurs when there is an issue with importing data from Microsoft Project into SAP Project Management. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data format issues, compatibility problems, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the Microsoft Project file may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid characters.
  Compatibility Problems: The version of Microsoft Project being used may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  Configuration Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the SAP system that affect the import process.
  Missing Required Fields: The Microsoft Project file may be missing required fields that SAP expects during the import process.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues can also lead to import failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that the Microsoft Project file is saved in a compatible format (e.g., .mpp or .xml) and does not contain any invalid characters or unsupported