How To Fix J-031 - No authorization for view &1, portfolio hier. &2 (authorization group)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No authorization for view &1, portfolio hier. &2 (authorization group)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-031 - No authorization for view &1, portfolio hier. &2 (authorization group) ?

  The SAP error message J-031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific view or portfolio hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Portfolio Management modules, where users need specific authorizations to view or manipulate certain data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified view or portfolio hierarchy. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that grants access to the specified view or hierarchy.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group associated with the view or hierarchy may restrict access to certain users or roles.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J-031 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the view or portfolio hierarchy in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to portfolio management include S_PORO (Portfolio Management) and S_TCODE (Transaction Codes).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Group:
  
  Check if the view or portfolio hierarchy is assigned to a specific authorization group. If so, ensure that the user’s role includes access to that authorization group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific module you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the J-031 error message.