How To Fix PCTRRES_MSG023 - Not Authorized for PCTR profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCTRRES_MSG - Message Class for Hr transp. py. res. auth. extractor

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Not Authorized for PCTR profiles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCTRRES_MSG023 - Not Authorized for PCTR profiles ?

  The SAP error message PCTRRES_MSG023 indicates that a user is not authorized to access certain PCTR (Project Controlling) profiles. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access data related to project controlling without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for accessing the PCTR profiles.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific PCTR profiles.
  Profile Restrictions: The PCTR profiles themselves may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing them based on their roles or organizational assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the required PCTR profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG. Add the required authorization objects related to PCTR (e.g., S_PROJECT, S_PROJ, etc.) to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Project Controlling, such as S_PROJECT, S_PROJ, and others that may be specific to your organization’s configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on authorizations)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the PCTR profiles.