How To Fix DPR_BAPI188 - Collaboration cannot be assigned, minimum 'write' authorization required

DPR_BAPI188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Collaboration cannot be assigned, minimum 'write' authorization required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI188 - Collaboration cannot be assigned, minimum 'write' authorization required ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI188 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to collaboration in SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. Specifically, the error states that a minimum 'write' authorization is required for the action being attempted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action may not be assigned to the user. In SAP, authorizations are controlled through authorization objects, and if the user lacks the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Collaboration Settings: The project or collaboration settings may restrict certain actions based on user roles or project status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will