How To Fix PPEENG253 - No authorization to change a &1 (Type &2) in aplication &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 253

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG253 - No authorization to change a &1 (Type &2) in aplication &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG253 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific object (identified by type &2) in the specified application (&3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where users are trying to modify project-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that permits changes to the specified object type.
  Role Assignment: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific application or object type.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may have restrictions based on the user's profile or the organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are required.
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  Testing: After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Common authorization objects related to project management include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PRC (Project Control).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPEENG253 error.