How To Fix CNIF_PI090 - Create activity element &1: no authorization in the main activity &2

CNIF_PI090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_PI - BAPI Notifications of Project System

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Create activity element &1: no authorization in the main activity &2

What causes this issue?

The activity element &V1& that is to be created refers to the main
activity &V2& for which the current user does not have authorization
for "Assign Activity Element".

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

System Response

The system does not create the activity element. The individual BAPI
finishes with errors.

How to fix this error?

Create an activity element for an activity for which the current user
has the authorization for "Assign Activity Element" or extend the
authorizations of the current user.

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 CNIF_PI090 - Create activity element &1: no authorization in the main activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_PI090 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to create an activity element in a project. Specifically, the message states that the user does not have the necessary authorization for the main activity associated with the project.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to create the activity element does not have the required authorization for the main activity (activity &2) in the project.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., C_PROJ for project management) may not be properly assigned to the user’s role.
  Project Status: The project or activity may be in a status that restricts changes or additions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles