How To Fix /S4PPM/PROJ_RANKING034 - You are not authorized to change ranking in ctrlg. area &1 profit ctr. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/PROJ_RANKING -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You are not authorized to change ranking in ctrlg. area &1 profit ctr. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/PROJ_RANKING034 - You are not authorized to change ranking in ctrlg. area &1 profit ctr. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/PROJ_RANKING034 indicates that a user is attempting to change the ranking of a project in a specific controlling area and profit center but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to change the ranking in the specified controlling area and profit center. This is typically due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to project rankings based on user roles or organizational structure.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not allow changes to its ranking.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant controlling area and profit center. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to project management and controlling.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for changing project rankings.
  
  
  
  Project Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the project to ensure it is in a state that allows for ranking changes. If the project is locked or in a closed status, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization objects related to project ranking changes. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PCA (Profit Center Accounting).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check for custom transaction codes that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.