How To Fix PPELUI072 - Only existing activities can be used

PPELUI072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPELUI - Messages of iPPE Workbench Express

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Only existing activities can be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPELUI072 - Only existing activities can be used ?

  The SAP error message PPELUI072: "Only existing activities can be used" typically occurs in the context of project management or project planning within SAP, particularly when working with project structures, activities, or tasks.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that you are trying to assign or reference an activity that does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Activity ID: The activity ID you are trying to use may be misspelled or does not exist in the project.
  Deleted Activities: The activity may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the current project context.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or use certain activities.
  Project Status: The project or activity may be in a status that does not allow for modifications or assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Activity ID: Check the activity ID you are trying to use.