How To Fix GOAL_SLS_WD001 - You are not authorized to navigate to the project application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOAL_SLS_WD - Message class for Goal Web dynpro

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to navigate to the project application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GOAL_SLS_WD001 - You are not authorized to navigate to the project application ?

  The SAP error message GOAL_SLS_WD001 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific project application within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's project management or project system modules, where user roles and authorizations are critical for accessing various functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the project application.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes permissions for the project application.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user’s profile that prevent access to certain applications or transactions.
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, the configuration of the project application itself may restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG (for role management).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the project application. This can be done through transaction PFCG.
  If necessary, create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the project application. Common objects might include C_PROJ (Project Management) or others specific to your organization’s configuration.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue causing the GOAL_SLS_WD001 error message.