How To Fix /RPM/CONFIGURATION033 - You can choose between WBS and network activity only in Project System

/RPM/CONFIGURATION033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/CONFIGURATION -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You can choose between WBS and network activity only in Project System

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/RPM/CONFIGURATION033 - Details

• The SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION033 indicates that there is a restriction in the system regarding the selection of activities in the Project System (PS) module. Specifically, it states that you can only choose between Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements and network activities, which can lead to confusion if you are trying to select other types of activities.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to allow only specific types of activities (WBS or network activities) for certain operations, which may not align with the user's expectations or requirements.
  
  
  Project Type Restrictions: The project type you are working with may have limitations on the types of activities that can be selected or processed.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select certain types of activities.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the project