How To Fix DPR_SHARED040 - You do not have authorization to set the status 'Assigned'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You do not have authorization to set the status 'Assigned'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED040 - You do not have authorization to set the status 'Assigned' ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED040 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to set the status of a project or task to "Assigned" in the SAP Project Management module. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change the status of the project or task. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Status Management: The system may have specific status management settings that restrict who can change the status of certain projects or tasks.
  Project Type Restrictions: Certain project types may have additional restrictions on status changes based on organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in