How To Fix PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL006 - Project &1 does not exist or you do not have authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Project &1 does not exist or you do not have authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL006 - Project &1 does not exist or you do not have authorizations ?

  The SAP error message PSB_MD_BO_MSGCL006 indicates that the system cannot find the specified project (denoted by &1) or that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access it. This error typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) module transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Project Does Not Exist: The project you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the project number or the project may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to view or modify the project. This can happen if the user’s role does not include access to the specific project or if the project is restricted to certain user groups.
  Incorrect Project Status: The project may be in a status that restricts access, such as being closed or archived.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain projects based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Project Existence:
  
  Check if the project number is correct. You can do this by navigating to the Project System (PS) transactions (e.g., CJ03 - Display Project) and entering the project number to see if it exists.
  If the project does not exist, you may need to create it or consult with your project management team.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations. You can do this by using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorization checks failed.
  If you find that the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Project Status:
  
  Ensure that the project is in an active status. If it is closed or archived, you may need to reactivate it or consult with the project manager.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding project access and authorizations within your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ01: Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ03: Display Project
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Project System include:
  
  C_PROJ: Project Management
  C_PROJ_T: Project Management: Project Type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.