How To Fix PPEENG251 - No authorization to create a &1 (Type &2) in application &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No authorization to create a &1 (Type &2) in application &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG251 - No authorization to create a &1 (Type &2) in application &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG251 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a specific object (denoted by &1) of a certain type (denoted by &2) in a particular application (denoted by &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where users are required to have specific authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to create the object does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Object Type Restrictions: The specific object type being created may have additional restrictions or requirements that are not met by the user's current authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for creating the object.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorization objects related to the application and object type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action. This can often be found in the documentation for the application or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for the authorization fields in those objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to project management in SAP include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PRC_ORDER (Purchase Order).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.