How To Fix DPR_BAPI029 - Authorization activity &3 '&1' is not possible for user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Authorization activity &3 '&1' is not possible for user &2

What causes this issue?

Possible reasons are:
The last administration authorization was deleted by the activity
A user is not allowed to delete his or her own authorization

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI029 - Authorization activity &3 '&1' is not possible for user &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI029 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that they do not have the necessary authorization for. The message typically reads: "Authorization activity &3 '&1' is not possible for user &2," where:
  
  &1 represents the specific action or activity that the user is trying to perform.
  &2 represents the user ID of the person encountering the error.
  &3 represents the authorization activity code.
  
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to perform the specified action in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object associated with the action may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow the action.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have removed the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object related to the action (you may need to consult with your SAP security team).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If the roles are present but do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern the actions in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for your specific SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_BAPI029 error.