How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH014 - You are not authorized to release phase &1 in clearing area &2

/PF1/MSG_EH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to release phase &1 in clearing area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH014 - You are not authorized to release phase &1 in clearing area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH014 indicates that a user is not authorized to release a specific phase in a clearing area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or other modules where phases and clearing areas are relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action related to the specified phase and clearing area.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific clearing area or phase.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain phases or clearing areas based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If