How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION033 - Error while creating GUID in project &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Error while creating GUID in project &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION033 - Error while creating GUID in project &1 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION033 typically indicates an authorization issue when trying to create a Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for a project in the SAP S/4HANA Project Management (PPM) module. This error suggests that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the action does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for project management activities.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to project management may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for project management activities.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to project management (e.g., S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific authorization objects and roles required for project management in S/4HANA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the GUID again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for project management, such as S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, and others that may be relevant to your specific implementation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in S/4HANA.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.