How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE013 - You are not authorized to perform activity &1 for project &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE013 - You are not authorized to perform activity &1 for project &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE013 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity for a project. This error typically arises in the context of project management and financial planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform an action on a project. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant access to the specific project or activity.
  Project-Specific Authorizations: The user may have general access but lacks specific authorizations for the project in question.
  Activity-Specific Restrictions: The user may be authorized for some activities but not for the one they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this 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 authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the project and activity.
  
  
  
  Modify Project-Specific Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to a specific project, ensure that the project authorization objects (like C_PROJ for project management) are correctly configured to include the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can analyze the authorization objects and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the activity again to confirm that 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 the user's activities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in the specific version of SAP you are using.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and assign them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FCOM_PLANNING_CORE013 error.