How To Fix CPOC222 - You are not authorized to change status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: You are not authorized to change status

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to set PI sheets to "Technically complete".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC222 - You are not authorized to change status ?

  The SAP error message CPOC222, which states "You are not authorized to change status," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of a document, object, or process in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Project System (PS), Controlling (CO), or others where status management is relevant.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the status of the specific document or object.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Document Status: The document or object may be in a status that is not allowed to be changed by the user due to business rules or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to status changes include:
  
  C_PRC_ORDER for project-related changes.
  C_COSB_AUD for controlling-related changes.
  
  
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the necessary permissions and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any business rules or configurations that restrict status changes for certain users or under certain conditions. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the status change again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control status changes in your specific SAP environment.
  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 resolve the CPOC222 error and enable the user to change the status as needed.