How To Fix BP580 - Project & : No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Project & : No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP580 - Project & : No authorization ?

  The SAP error message BP580 ("Project & : No authorization") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions on a specific project within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of project management and can arise due to various reasons related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the project.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for project management.
  Project-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings on the project that limit access to certain users.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the project.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for project management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., C_PROJ for project management) to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new roles that include the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Project-Specific Access:
  
  If the project has specific access controls, ensure that the user is granted access to that project. This may involve adding the user to a project team or assigning them specific project roles.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the project. This may involve checking the user's organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for project management, such as C_PROJ and others that may be applicable based on your organization's configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.