How To Fix DPR_SHARED056 - &1 &2: No authorization for creating project of project type '&3' (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: &1 &2: No authorization for creating project of project type '&3' (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED056 - &1 &2: No authorization for creating project of project type '&3' (&4) ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED056 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a project of a specific project type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to create a project of a certain type (indicated by &3 in the message) but lacks the required authorization.
  The authorization object related to project creation is not assigned to the user or the user's role.
  The project type may have specific restrictions or settings that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check 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 that the necessary authorizations for project creation are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  The relevant authorization object for project management is typically C_PROJ (Project Management) or C_PROJ_TY (Project Type). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the project type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the project type in transaction OPRJ or CJI3 to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no additional restrictions that could affect authorization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the project again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for project management, such as C_PROJ, C_PROJ_TY, and any other related objects that may be relevant to your organization's specific setup.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on project management authorizations to understand the requirements and best practices for managing project-related authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DPR_SHARED056 error message.