How To Fix /PLMI/PRT_BO033 - Global template &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PRT_BO -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Global template &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO033 - Global template &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO033 Global template &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a global template that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when dealing with project templates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The specified global template (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not properly transported from another system.
  Incorrect Template Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the template reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the global template.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the global template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CVI for project templates) and verify if the global template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Correct Template Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the global template is correctly specified in the transaction or program that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the global template. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Transport Template:
  
  If the template is missing, you can create a new global template using the appropriate transaction or you may need to transport it from a development or quality assurance system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on creating or managing global templates in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CVI, CJI3, or others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure proper access rights are assigned.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly for project management functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.