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

SPROJECT371 - Overview

• 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