How To Fix DPR_SHARED057 - &1 &2: No authorization for deleting 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: 057

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED057 - &1 &2: No authorization for deleting project of project type '&3' (&4) ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED057 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a project of a specific project type but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete projects of the specified type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Project Type Restrictions: Certain project types may have specific restrictions or require additional authorizations to delete.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict deletions for certain project types based on business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for deleting projects are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to add the appropriate authorization object to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to project management include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_PROJ_T (Project Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific project type indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type Configuration:
  
  If the project type has specific restrictions, review the configuration settings in the system to understand if there are any additional requirements for deletion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the deletion process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CJ20N: Project Builder (to manage projects)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_PROJ: Authorization for Project Management
  C_PROJ_T: Authorization for Project Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and project management functionalities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the deletion of the project.