How To Fix DPR_BAPI027 - &1 '&2': No authorization for &4 authorization activity '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: &1 '&2': No authorization for &4 authorization activity '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI027 - &1 '&2': No authorization for &4 authorization activity '&3' ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI027 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to project management or project-related activities. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message DPR_BAPI027 is triggered when:
  
  The user lacks the required authorization for a specific activity (denoted by '&3') related to a project or project-related object (denoted by '&4').
  The authorization check is performed against the user's roles and profiles, and the necessary permissions are not granted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to project management, such as C_PROJ, C_PRC, or any other relevant objects that may be applicable to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the project activities they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the roles are updated appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for project management in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  C_PROJ - Project Management
  C_PRC - Project Costing
  C_PRC_ACT - Project Activity
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_BAPI027 error message.