How To Fix EPRO311 - You are not permitted to set a user status and execute an action

EPRO311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 311

• Message text: You are not permitted to set a user status and execute an action

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EPRO311 - Details

• The SAP error message EPRO311, which states "You are not permitted to set a user status and execute an action," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of an object (like a project, order, or document) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), and others that utilize user statuses.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the user status. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile assigned to the object may restrict certain users from changing the status.
  Object-Specific Settings: The specific object (e.g., project, order) may have settings that prevent certain actions based on the current status or user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing