How To Fix CN279 - You are not authorized to create an activity or activity element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an activity or activity element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN279 - You are not authorized to create an activity or activity element ?

  The SAP error message CN279, which states "You are not authorized to create an activity or activity element," typically occurs when a user attempts to create an activity or activity element in the Project System (PS) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for creating activities or activity elements.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Project-Specific Authorizations: The user may have general authorizations but lacks specific authorizations for the project or project type they are working on.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization log to identify the specific objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating activities in the Project System.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to project activities include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_ACTIVITY (Activity Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the appropriate activity types (like create, change, display) are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization objects that are missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  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 System activities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CN279 error message.