How To Fix SPROJECT371 - Documentation types in the SAP namespace cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Documentation types in the SAP namespace cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You tried to copy documentation types in the SAP namespace into the
template. This is not possible.

System Response

The documentation types were not copied.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPROJECT371 - Documentation types in the SAP namespace cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT371 indicates that there is an issue with the documentation types in the SAP namespace. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a documentation type that is not allowed or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: The SAP namespace is reserved for standard SAP documentation types. Custom documentation types or modifications to standard types may lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The documentation type you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the documentation types in the SAP namespace.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Documentation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensure that the documentation type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Use Custom Namespace:
  
  If you are trying to create a custom documentation type, ensure that it is created in a custom namespace (Z or Y).
  Avoid using documentation types that are defined in the SAP standard namespace.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the documentation types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional configuration steps that can resolve issues.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration) or SE11 (to check the data dictionary for documentation types).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP documentation for more details on documentation types and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SPROJECT371 error and implement a solution.