How To Fix DPR_SHARED005 - You require authorization to release &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You require authorization to release &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED005 - You require authorization to release &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED005, which states "You require authorization to release &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of project management or project system modules when a user attempts to release a project or a project-related object (like a task or a work package) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to perform the release action on the specified object. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for releasing projects or project-related objects.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to project management (like C_PROJ for project management) may not be configured correctly for the user.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have the necessary authorizations but may be restricted at the organizational level (e.g., company code, project type).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for releasing projects. This may involve working with your SAP security team to add the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects (like C_PROJ) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the project or object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the release action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_TRAC: Project System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization roles and project management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED005 error.