How To Fix /S4PPM/CRUD137 - You are not authorized to move work package &2 down.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/CRUD -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: You are not authorized to move work package &2 down.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/CRUD137 - You are not authorized to move work package &2 down. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/CRUD137 indicates that a user is not authorized to move a work package down in the project management module of SAP S/4HANA. This typically occurs in the context of project management and work package handling within the SAP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) application.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of moving the work package down in the hierarchy.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for managing work packages.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: There may be restrictions on specific work packages or project types that prevent the user from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see 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.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for moving work packages.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to project management and work package handling (e.g., S_PROJECT, S_PROJ_ACT, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in SAP PPM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to project management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage work packages and the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to move the work package as needed.