How To Fix DPR_SHARED017 - You require authorization to grant the approval of &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You require authorization to grant the approval of &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED017 - You require authorization to grant the approval of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to grant approval for a specific document or item in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or document approval workflows within SAP, particularly in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to grant approval. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow them to approve documents or items.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from granting approvals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for granting approvals.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control approval rights. Common authorization objects related to project management include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_PPM (Portfolio and Project Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the role configuration in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  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 to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the approval process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific modules (PS or PPM) to understand the authorization requirements for approval processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED017 error message.