How To Fix DPR_PHASE024 - No authorization for project phase &1 which is assigned to phase &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PHASE - Messages for Phases

• Message number: 024

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PHASE024 - No authorization for project phase &1 which is assigned to phase &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PHASE024 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific project phase that is assigned to another phase. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform actions related to the specified project phase. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the project phase.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to project management may not be configured correctly for the user.
  Project Phase Configuration: The project phase may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_PHASE024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the project phases in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., C_PROJ for project management) to ensure that the user has the required authorizations for the project phase.
  You can use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations for the project phases.
  
  
  
  Consult Project Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the project phases in the project management settings to ensure that there are no additional restrictions that could be causing the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and project management settings.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the DPR_PHASE024 error message.