How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM138 - Error; cannnot determine change authorization for object &1/&2

/ISDFPS/PM138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Error; cannnot determine change authorization for object &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM138 - Error; cannnot determine change authorization for object &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM138 indicates that the system cannot determine change authorization for a specific object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management (PM) or Project System (PS) modules, particularly when trying to make changes to project-related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization objects related to the project management or project system modules.
  Object Not Found: The specified object (e.g., project, WBS element) may not exist or may have been deleted, leading to the inability to determine the authorization.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport environment, there may be inconsistencies between the development and production systems regarding authorization objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can