How To Fix /PRA/PN003 - User &1 is not authorized for ppn action &2 for reason code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PN -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized for ppn action &2 for reason code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PN003 - User &1 is not authorized for ppn action &2 for reason code &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PN003 User &1 is not authorized for ppn action &2 for reason code &3 indicates that a user is attempting to perform a specific action related to the PPN (Product Portfolio Management) module but lacks the necessary authorization. Here's a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  User &1: This represents the user ID of the person trying to perform the action.
  Action &2: This indicates the specific action the user is trying to execute (e.g., create, change, display).
  Reason code &3: This provides additional context about why the authorization is denied.
  
  Causes
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the PPN actions.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for the PPN actions may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions for the PPN actions.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for the PPN actions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the PPN actions. This can typically be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific authorization objects related to PPN actions, as well as best practices for role management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization management for PPN.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message.