How To Fix DPR_PHASE021 - No authorization for program phase &1 to which phase &2 is assigned

DPR_PHASE021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PHASE - Messages for Phases

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for program phase &1 to which phase &2 is assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PHASE021 - No authorization for program phase &1 to which phase &2 is assigned ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PHASE021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific program phase in the context of project management or project system (PS) modules. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to a project phase for which they lack the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific program phase.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the program phase in question.
  Project-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions or specific settings at the project level that limit access to certain phases.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance)