How To Fix DPR_BAPI021 - Authorization activity &1 is invalid

DPR_BAPI021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Authorization activity &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have used authorization activity &V1& in the BAPI
interface, but it is invalid.
You can choose from the following authorization activities:
AUTH_ACT_DELETE: Delete authorization
AUTH_ACT_NONE: No authorization
AUTH_ACT_READ: Grant read authorization
AUTH_ACT_WRITE: Grant write authorization
AUTH_ACT_ADMIN: Grant administration authorization
AUTH_ACT_EVALUATE: Grant authorization for evaluation
AUTH_ACT_ACCOUNTING: Grant authorization for accounting
AUTH_ACT_RESOURCES: Grant authorization for resource management

System Response

The system does not accept authorization activity &V1& and terminates
the BAPI.

How to fix this error?

Use a valid authorization activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI021 - Authorization activity &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI021, which states "Authorization activity &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project Management (PS) or Project System (DPR) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific activity indicated by the error message.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization objects related to project management activities may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Activity Code Issues: The activity code referenced in the error message may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific