How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT001 - This authorization is not allowed in Customizing for the role type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: This authorization is not allowed in Customizing for the role type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT001 - This authorization is not allowed in Customizing for the role type ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT001 typically indicates that there is an authorization issue related to the role type in the SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) module. This error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not permitted based on their assigned roles and authorizations in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Role Configuration: The role type assigned to the user does not have the necessary authorizations configured in the system.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for the role type are not properly set up or are missing.
  User Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role or may not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary roles for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the configuration of the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the role type has the necessary authorizations for the actions in the DPR module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role. Common authorization objects for project management include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_DPR (DPR Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the role configuration or create a new role with the necessary permissions.
  After making changes, remember to generate the profile for the role to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific authorizations required, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in the DPR module.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_PARTICIPANT001 error.