How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ027 - Authorization for status display of some existing projects missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Authorization for status display of some existing projects missing

What causes this issue?

The system has filtered some projects out of the status display because
the required display authorization is not assigned to your user profile.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, contact the person responsible for the project or ask your
system administrator to expand the authorization settings of your user
profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ027 - Authorization for status display of some existing projects missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ027 indicates that a user is attempting to display the status of certain projects but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data they are permitted to view.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be related to project management or financial management authorizations.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to view the status of the specific projects in question.
  Project-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain projects that limit visibility based on user roles or project status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for project status display.
  If the user does not have the appropriate role, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you identify that the necessary authorization objects are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to project management include:
  
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  C_PRJ_A (Project Authorization)
  C_PRJ_B (Project Budgeting)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you analyze and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to display the project status again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FINS_FI_MPROJ027.