How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_PROJCT014 - Project type &1 could not be deleted, there are still projects assigned

SCTS_DIST_CTL_PROJCT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_PROJCT - Central CTS: Project System

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Project type &1 could not be deleted, there are still projects assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_PROJCT014 - Project type &1 could not be deleted, there are still projects assigned ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_PROJCT014 indicates that you are trying to delete a project type (denoted by &1 in the message) that cannot be deleted because there are still projects assigned to it. This is a common issue when managing project types in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Solution Manager or SAP Project System.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the project type you are attempting to delete is still in use. Specifically, there are one or more projects that have been created using this project type, and SAP prevents the deletion of the project type to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assigned Projects:
  
  Use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to check for any existing projects that are using the project type you want to delete.
  You can also use reports or queries