How To Fix PPEENG252 - No authorization to read a &1 (Type &2) in application &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 252

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG252 - No authorization to read a &1 (Type &2) in application &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG252 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific object in the application. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where users may need to access various types of data related to projects, production orders, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to access a specific object type in the specified application. The placeholders in the error message represent:
  
  &1: The name of the object (e.g., project, order, etc.)
  &2: The type of the object (e.g., project type, order type, etc.)
  &3: The application area (e.g., Project System, Production Planning, etc.)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the object type in question.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or request that a security administrator do so.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific data, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with their roles. This may involve adding specific authorizations for the object type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Common authorization objects related to project and production planning include:
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_PROJ_T: Project Types
  C_AUFK: Order Management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPEENG252 error message.