How To Fix PSB_API_MSGCL119 - You cannot perform operation &1 on activity &2; authorization issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSB_API_MSGCL -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: You cannot perform operation &1 on activity &2; authorization issues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSB_API_MSGCL119 - You cannot perform operation &1 on activity &2; authorization issues ?

  The SAP error message PSB_API_MSGCL119 indicates that there is an authorization issue preventing the user from performing a specific operation on an activity. This error typically arises in the context of Project System (PS) or related modules where users are trying to access or modify project-related data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user attempting to perform the operation on the specified activity. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific operation on the activity.
  Activity-Specific Restrictions: Certain activities may have specific restrictions based on the project type or status that the user is not authorized to bypass.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with 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.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Project System include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PRC_ORDER (Order Management). Check if these are relevant to the operation being performed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the PSB_API_MSGCL119 error.