How To Fix RMPS_AUTH003 - No authorization to assign distribution list &1

RMPS_AUTH003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_AUTH - Authorization Control in Records Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization to assign distribution list &1

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a distribution list that you are not assigned to.
You do not have authorization for such an assignment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_AUTH003 - No authorization to assign distribution list &1 ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_AUTH003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to assign a distribution list in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where distribution lists are used for various purposes, such as notifications or task assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to perform actions related to distribution lists, which could include creating, modifying, or assigning them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS_AUTH003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned