How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION023 - Type &1, org. unit &2, role &3

/S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Type &1, org. unit &2, role &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION023 - Type &1, org. unit &2, role &3 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION023 typically indicates an authorization issue related to a specific organizational unit and role within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP S/4HANA Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for accessing certain functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION023 is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The message specifies:
  
  Type &1: This usually refers to the type of object or action being accessed.
  Org. unit &2: This indicates the organizational unit that the user is trying to access.
  Role &3: This specifies the role that is required to perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these 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 and why.
  Review the