How To Fix DPR_SHARED007 - You require authorization to lock &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED007 - You require authorization to lock &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED007 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to lock a specific object in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of project management or related modules where locking mechanisms are used to prevent concurrent modifications to the same object.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to lock the specified object (e.g., a project, task, or other related entities). The system checks the user's authorization profile against the required permissions to perform the lock operation, and if the user lacks the necessary rights, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED007 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to lock the specified object. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. The specific authorization objects to look for may include:
  
  S_PROJECT (Project Management)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  Other relevant authorization objects depending on the context of the lock.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, 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 new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to perform the lock operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to project management and locking mechanisms in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management and project management to understand the specific requirements for locking objects.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED007 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required actions in the SAP system.