How To Fix PFM_EA_PS172 - You have no authorization for the status of the specified PLC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You have no authorization for the status of the specified PLC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS172 - You have no authorization for the status of the specified PLC ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS172 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions on a specific status of a Project Lifecycle (PLC) in the Project System (PS) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a project or a project-related object that is in a status for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific status of the PLC.
  Status Restrictions: The project or object may be in a status that is restricted for certain users based on the organizational policies or configurations.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required transactions or objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile.
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the PLC statuses. Common authorization objects in Project System include:
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_PRCM: Project Control
  C_PRCM_T: Project Control (Transaction)
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Status Configuration: Review the configuration of the project statuses to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the appropriate authorizations are assigned to the relevant user roles.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and project status configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message PFM_EA_PS172.