How To Fix DPR_SHARED004 - You are not authorized to create &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You are not authorized to create &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED004 - You are not authorized to create &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED004, which states "You are not authorized to create &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or Project System modules. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create a specific object, such as a project, task, or other related entities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to create the specified object in the system.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent the creation of certain objects.
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating the object in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user should have the necessary authorizations but still encounters the error, it may be necessary to modify the existing roles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for the specific authorizations required for the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to project management or the specific area where the error is occurring. Common authorization objects include S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific action.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.