How To Fix DPR_BAPI726 - Decision maker &1 does not exist in role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Decision maker &1 does not exist in role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI726 - Decision maker &1 does not exist in role &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI726 indicates that a decision maker (a user or role) specified in a Business Process Management (BPM) or Project Management context does not exist in the specified role. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or decision-making processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User or Role: The user or decision maker specified in the system does not exist in the role defined in the project or process.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned to the role in the system, or the role may not be properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in user assignments or roles that have not been updated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to be recognized in the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User and Role:
  
  Check if the user ID (decision maker) exists in the system.
  Ensure that the role specified in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the user management area (transaction code SU01) and check if the user is assigned to the correct role.
  If not, assign the user to the appropriate role.
  
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the role configuration and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the user.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the project or process to identify any discrepancies.
  If necessary, update the project or process data to reflect the correct users and roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the role.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  DPR: Project Management transactions related to decision-making processes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations in the context of project management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DPR_BAPI726 and ensure that the decision maker is correctly recognized in the specified role.