How To Fix DPR_SHARED034 - You require authorization to search for and assign resources of &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You require authorization to search for and assign resources of &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED034 - You require authorization to search for and assign resources of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED034 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to search for and assign resources in the context of project management, specifically within the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent specific resource types or categories that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing authorization objects related to resource management.
  The user not being assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the required resources.
  Changes in the authorization roles or profiles that have not been updated for the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorizations for resource search and assignment.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorization objects, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones. Common authorization objects related to resource management include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_PRCM (Project Resource Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary activities (like display, create, change) are included in the authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in project management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED034 error message.