How To Fix /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE018 - Status of project template &1 in target system is not 'Released'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Status of project template &1 in target system is not 'Released'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE018 - Status of project template &1 in target system is not 'Released'. ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE018 indicates that the status of a project template in the target system is not 'Released'. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when trying to use a project template that has not been properly released for use.
  Cause:
  
  Project Template Status: The project template you are trying to use is in a status other than 'Released'. This could be 'In Development', 'Inactive', or any other status that does not allow it to be used for creating new projects.
  Transport Issues: If the project template was recently transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production), it may not have been released in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the project template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Template Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to project templates (e.g., CJ20N for Project Builder).
  Locate the project template in question and check its status.
  If it is not 'Released', you will need to change its status to 'Released'. This typically involves going into the project template and using the appropriate function to release it.
  
  
  
  Release the Project Template:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can release the project template by navigating to the project template and selecting the option to release it.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for project management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the project template was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the template is in the correct status in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the project template or check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access and use the project template.
  If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) for managing project templates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on project templates and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to project templates and their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully use the project template in your target system.