How To Fix JA032 - No authorization to display action & on WBS element &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No authorization to display action & on WBS element &

What causes this issue?

You do not have all authorizations required to display &V1& for
WBS element &V2&.

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 JA032 - No authorization to display action & on WBS element & ?

  The SAP error message JA032 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific action on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in project management modules where WBS elements are used to manage projects.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the specified WBS element or its associated actions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific project or WBS element.
  Project-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions set at the project level that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the organizational units that have access to the WBS element.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JA032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to project management, such as C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PRCM (Project Controlling).
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the WBS element in question.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the WBS element you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  Ensure that the project settings do not impose additional restrictions on access. This can include checking the project definition and any specific settings related to the WBS element.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for project management in SAP, such as:
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_PRCM: Project Controlling
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Authorization Checks
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the JA032 error message.