How To Fix MPD263 - Error during authority check; you cannot copy the object links

MPD263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Error during authority check; you cannot copy the object links

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD263 - Error during authority check; you cannot copy the object links ?

  The SAP error message MPD263 indicates that there is an issue with authority checks when trying to copy object links in the system. This typically occurs in the context of project management or when dealing with object links in SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorizations for the user attempting to perform the action. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or manipulate the object links that are being copied. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions that prevent copying or linking based on the user's role.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain objects or links.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPD263 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after