How To Fix DPR_SHARED027 - You require authorization to reset the status 'finished' for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You require authorization to reset the status 'finished' for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED027 - You require authorization to reset the status 'finished' for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED027 indicates that a user is attempting to reset the status of a project or task to 'finished', but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorizations for changing the status of a project or task, and if the user does not have the necessary rights, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required permissions. This typically involves working with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The specific authorization object related to this error is usually C_PRPS (Project Management: Authorization for Project). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object, particularly for the actions related to changing project statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations. This can provide insights into the specific permissions required for resetting project statuses.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to reset the status again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in project management.
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and permissions required for managing project statuses to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED027 error and allow the user to reset the status of the project or task as needed.