How To Fix PPEENG178 - No authorization to read in application &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No authorization to read in application &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG178 - No authorization to read in application &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG178 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read data in a specific application. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where users may attempt to access data for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified application or data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the application may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required application.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to project and production planning include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PP (Production Planning).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEENG178 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the application.