How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION031 - Insert into table ACO_ROLE for project &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Insert into table ACO_ROLE for project &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION031 - Insert into table ACO_ROLE for project &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION031 Insert into table ACO_ROLE for project &1 failed typically indicates an authorization issue when trying to insert a record into the ACO_ROLE table for a specific project in the SAP S/4HANA Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) module. This error can occur due to insufficient permissions for the user attempting the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the insert operation on the ACO_ROLE table.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles or profiles that grant access to the required transactions or tables.
  Project-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions or specific settings related to the project that prevent the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for the ACO_ROLE table and related transactions.
  Common roles that might be required include those related to project management, such as SAP_S4PPM_PROJECT_MANAGER or similar roles depending on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no specific project settings or configurations that might restrict the insertion of roles into the ACO_ROLE table.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to project management in SAP include S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, and S_TABU_DIS.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role assignments in SAP S/4HANA.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.