How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE012 - You are not authorized to perform activity &1 for WBS element &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform activity &1 for WBS element &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE012 - You are not authorized to perform activity &1 for WBS element &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE012 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This error typically arises in the context of project management and financial planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with WBS elements in Project System (PS) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform an action on the specified WBS element. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant access to the specific WBS element or the activity they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to project management (like C_PROJ for project management) may not include the required permissions for the user.
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that restricts certain actions (e.g., locked, completed).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the WBS element.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations for the WBS element and the specific activity.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to project management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check WBS Element Status:
  
  Verify the status of the WBS element. If it is locked or completed, you may need to unlock it or change its status to allow the desired activity.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PCA (Profit Center Accounting) that may be relevant to WBS elements.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing authorizations include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.