How To Fix PSS4_MSG199 - You cannot outdent &1 since you have no authorizations towards &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 199

• Message text: You cannot outdent &1 since you have no authorizations towards &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG199 - You cannot outdent &1 since you have no authorizations towards &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG199 indicates that a user is attempting to outdent (or move) an object or item in a hierarchy or structure, but they lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action on the target object. This typically occurs in contexts where hierarchical data structures are managed, such as in project management, organizational structures, or similar applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to modify the specified object. The message indicates that the user has the right to modify the source object (the one being outdented) but does not have the necessary permissions for the target object (the one to which the source object is being moved).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions for both the source and target objects. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions. This typically involves working with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization failures) to get more details about the specific authorizations that are missing.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user attempt the outdent operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Audit and Compliance:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user authorizations comply with your organization's security policies and audit requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: This transaction can be used to analyze authorization issues after an error occurs.
  PFCG: This transaction is used to manage roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Depending on the specific context of the error, you may need to look into specific authorization objects related to the application or module you are working with (e.g., project management, organizational management).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PSS4_MSG199 error message.