How To Fix /S4PPM/PROJECT002 - You are not authorized to copy the project; only root elements created.

/S4PPM/PROJECT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/PROJECT -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to copy the project; only root elements created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/PROJECT002 - You are not authorized to copy the project; only root elements created. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/PROJECT002 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to copy a project in the SAP Project Management module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to copy a project but lacks the required permissions to perform this action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to copy projects.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not allow copying.
  Root Elements: The message indicates that only root elements can be created, which suggests that the user may only have permissions to create new projects but not to copy existing ones.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for project copying. This typically involves checking the authorization objects related to project management, such as S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, and others relevant to the project