How To Fix DPR_SHARED054 - No authorization for creating project of proj.type '&1'. Change proj.type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No authorization for creating project of proj.type '&1'. Change proj.type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED054 - No authorization for creating project of proj.type '&1'. Change proj.type ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED054 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a project of a specific project type (denoted by '&1'). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific project type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Project Type Configuration: The project type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the relevant project type.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units or other criteria that prevent the user from creating projects of that type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the project type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles or modify existing ones to include the required authorization objects (e.g., C_PROJ for project management).
  
  
  
  Change Project Type:
  
  If the user does not need to create a project of that specific type, consider changing the project type to one for which they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the project type in transaction OIA3 (for PPM) or CJ20N (for PS) to ensure it is set up correctly and that the user is allowed to create projects of that type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to project management include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PROJ_TY (Project Type).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  OIA3: Project Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and project type configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DPR_SHARED054 error and enable the user to create projects as needed.