How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION017 - Role &1 assigned to project &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Role &1 assigned to project &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION017 - Role &1 assigned to project &2 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION017 typically indicates an authorization issue related to a specific role assigned to a project. This error message is part of the SAP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) module and suggests that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform an action on the specified project.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the required authorizations for the role assigned to the project.
  The role assigned to the project is not properly configured or does not include the necessary permissions for the user.
  The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may lack the necessary authorizations in their user profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Check the role assigned to the project using transaction PFCG. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  If the role is missing required authorizations, you may need to modify the role and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the correct role assigned, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the project.
  
  
  
  Organizational Units:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that are relevant to the project. Sometimes, authorizations are restricted based on organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that are typically used in PPM, such as S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, and others that may be specific to your organization’s configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in PPM for more detailed guidance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SUIM - User Information System (for reporting on authorizations)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION017.