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 transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change the status.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should update the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to project status changes include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_PRCM (Project Control)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific project settings or configurations that might restrict status changes. This may involve reviewing the project type or status profile settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the authorization requirements for changing project statuses and that they understand the implications of these changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in the Project Management module.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  CJ20N: Project Builder (to check project details)
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on user roles and authorizations in Project Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED040 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to set the project status to "Assigned."