How To Fix /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT008 - Professional user: User has Cand.Mngr authorization for type &1, obj. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT -

• Message number: 008

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT008 - Professional user: User has Cand.Mngr authorization for type &1, obj. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT008 indicates that a professional user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific type of object in the context of the SAP S/4HANA Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) module. The message typically states that the user has the "Cand.Mngr" (Candidate Manager) authorization for a specific type and object, but it is insufficient for the action they are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user is trying to access or perform an action on an object for which they do not have the required authorizations. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific object type they are trying to access.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type specified in the error message may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations beyond what the user currently possesses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the object type in question.
  Authorization Analysis: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorizations were missing and help identify what needs to be added.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the object type.
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the PPM module. This can help in understanding what specific permissions are required.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration in S/4HANA.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message /S4PPM/USER_MEASMENT008.