How To Fix 5P427 - & No read authorization for cluster PS / PT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 427

• Message text: & No read authorization for cluster PS / PT

What causes this issue?

You have tried to read cluster PS or PT in file PCL2 although you are
not authorized to do so.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator give you a read and write authorization
for the object RPPCLX containing the fields RELID and AUTHC. The field
RELID must contain the values 'PS' and 'PT' and the field AUTHC the
values 'R' and 'U'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P427 - & No read authorization for cluster PS / PT ?

  The SAP error message 5P427 typically indicates that there is a lack of read authorization for the specified cluster, which in this case is related to PS (Project System) or PT (Personnel Time) data. This error usually arises when a user attempts to access data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to read data from the specified cluster (PS or PT).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for accessing the relevant data.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the PS or PT clusters may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for accessing the PS or PT clusters.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects (e.g., S_TABU_DIS, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) to the user’s role that grants access to the PS or PT data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for PS and PT. Common objects include:
  
  S_PROJECT: Project management authorizations.
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorizations.
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that might need to be addressed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5P427 error and gain the necessary access to the PS or PT data.