How To Fix DPR_SHARED018 - You require authorization to reject 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: 018

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED018 - You require authorization to reject the approval of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to reject the approval of 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 reject the approval. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to perform the action of rejecting an approval.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from performing this action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as C_PRPS (Project Management) or any other relevant objects that govern approval processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to project management and approval processes. Common objects include:
  
  C_PRPS (Project Management)
  C_PROJ (Project Management - General)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED018 error in SAP.