How To Fix DPR_SHARED031 - You require authorization to delete the lower-lev. proj. elem. of &1 &2

DPR_SHARED031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You require authorization to delete the lower-lev. proj. elem. of &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED031 - You require authorization to delete the lower-lev. proj. elem. of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED031 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a lower-level project element (such as a work package or task) in a project structure, but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to delete the project element. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions, such as deleting project elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete project elements. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user