How To Fix DPR_SHARED026 - You require authorization to finish &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED026 - You require authorization to finish &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED026 indicates that a user lacks the necessary authorization to complete a specific action related to project management or project-related tasks. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (like finishing a project, task, or activity) for which they do not have the required authorization. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required transaction or object.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization objects related to the action are not included or are restricted.
  Project-Specific Authorizations: The user may have general access but lacks permissions for specific projects or project types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED026 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to project management functions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to project management include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PRCM (Project Control).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary roles or adjustments to existing roles.
  Provide them with the details from the SU53 analysis to expedite the process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to project management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities and project requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED026 error.