How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT045 - No authorizations assigned during staffing in project versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No authorizations assigned during staffing in project versions

What causes this issue?

Access to project versions is controlled based on the authorizations
maintained in the corresponding operational project. You cannot assign
project-specific authorizations in project versions, nor can they be
assigned automatically during staffing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT045 - No authorizations assigned during staffing in project versions ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT045 indicates that there are no authorizations assigned to a user when trying to staff a project version in SAP Project Management (PS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to assign themselves or another user to a project or task, but the necessary authorizations are not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to be assigned as a participant in the project version.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for project staffing.
  Project Version Settings: The project version may have specific settings that restrict staffing to certain users or roles.
  User Status: The user may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include project staffing authorizations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Project Version Settings:
  
  Check the project version settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on staffing.
  Ensure that the project version is active and that the user is allowed to be assigned to it.
  
  
  
  User Status Check:
  
  Verify that the user is active and properly set up in the system. If the user is inactive, they will not be able to be assigned to any projects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for project staffing and authorization management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the staffing process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that have been granted the necessary permissions for project staffing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DPR_PARTICIPANT045 and successfully staff the project version. If issues persist, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.