How To Fix DPR_BAPI020 - ===== BAPI authorization ================================================

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: ===== BAPI authorization ================================================

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI020 - ===== BAPI authorization ================================================ ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI020, which indicates a BAPI authorization issue, typically arises when a user attempts to execute a Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or delete business objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to execute the specific BAPI.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the BAPI being called.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The BAPI may require specific object authorizations that are not included in the user's roles.
  Transaction Codes: The user may not have access to the transaction codes associated with the BAPI.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the BAPI.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user has roles but they are missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU01:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles. Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the BAPI documentation to understand the specific authorizations required for the BAPI in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the BAPI again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the BAPI. Common objects include S_BAPI, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific BAPI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific BAPI or authorization issues, as there may be known issues or updates that could help.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message DPR_BAPI020.