How To Fix JA033 - No authorization to change action & on WBS element &

JA033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have all authorizations required to change &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 JA033 - No authorization to change action & on WBS element & ?

  The SAP error message JA033 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific action on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This is a common issue in SAP Project System (PS) when users attempt to modify WBS elements without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for changing WBS elements. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., "Locked" or "Completed").
  Project Profile Settings: The project profile associated with the WBS element may have restrictions on who can make changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, such as C_PROJ