How To Fix JA024 - No authorization for schedule changes with WBS element "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JA - Central error messages, project system

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No authorization for schedule changes with WBS element "&"

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change dates in the WBS element &V1&.
The system checked the action 21.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_AKTIVIT-T' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JA024 - No authorization for schedule changes with WBS element "&" ?

  The SAP error message JA024 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to make schedule changes for a specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This is a common issue in SAP Project System (PS) when users attempt to modify project schedules or related data without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to project management, specifically for the WBS element in question.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions to change schedules for the specified WBS element.
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that restricts changes (e.g., locked or completed).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the WBS element.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JA024 error, consider 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 profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the WBS element.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., C_PROJ for project management).
  
  
  
  Check WBS Element Status:
  
  Verify the status of the WBS element. If it is locked or completed, you may need to unlock it or change its status to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the WBS element. This may involve checking the user's organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations in the Project System module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to project management include:
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_PROJ_T: Project Management (for specific tasks)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.