How To Fix /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT005 - Professional user: User has Accounting authorization for type &1, obj. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Professional user: User has Accounting authorization for type &1, obj. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT005 - Professional user: User has Accounting authorization for type &1, obj. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT005 indicates that a professional user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific accounting type and object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to accounting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user in relation to the specified accounting type (&1) and object (&2). This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the accounting object in question.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object may have specific field values that the user does not meet, leading to a denial of access.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles that remove previously granted authorizations can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile and check the assigned roles.
  Verify if the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the accounting type and object mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object (&2) and check the required fields and values.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT005.