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