How To Fix HF213 - The project information database still contains value categories

HF213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 213

• Message text: The project information database still contains value categories

What causes this issue?

The project information database still contains value categories which
are provided to aid deletion. This can lead to terminations in the
project information system.

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?

Restructure the project information database.

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You can then delete the value categories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF213 - The project information database still contains value categories ?

  The SAP error message HF213 indicates that the project information database (PID) still contains value categories, which are typically used in project management to categorize costs, revenues, and other financial data related to projects. This error often arises when attempting to delete or archive a project that still has associated value categories.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the project you are trying to delete or archive has value categories that are still active or linked to it. Value categories are essential for tracking and managing project-related financial data, and SAP does not allow the deletion or archiving of projects that still have associated value categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Value Categories: Determine which value categories are still associated with the project. You can do this by checking the project details in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove or Update Value Categories:
  
  If the value categories are no