How To Fix DPR_SHARED019 - You require authorization to cancel 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: 019

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED019 - You require authorization to cancel the approval of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED019 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to cancel 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.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to cancel 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 canceling an approval.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation of approval.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED019 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.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to project management and approvals include C_PRJ_AUD (Project Management) and C_PRJ_APR (Approval).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to cancel the approval for is in a status that allows for this action. Some statuses may restrict changes to approvals.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to project management and document approvals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to cancel the approval as needed.