How To Fix SPROJECT325 - You are not authorized to change the template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 325

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the template

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized for the action. You need the value <ZH>70</> for
the field <ZH>ACTVT</> in the authorization object <ZH>S_PROJECTS</> to
change a project template.

System Response

The selected action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Get the necessary authorization or get support from colleagues with
sufficient authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPROJECT325 - You are not authorized to change the template ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT325, which states "You are not authorized to change the template," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a project template in SAP Project System (PS) or a related module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects to change project templates. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Template Locking: The template may be locked for editing by another user or due to system settings.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to templates based on user roles or project status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to verify your user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorization objects, such as C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_PROJ_TEMPL (Project Template Management), which allow you to change project templates.
  
  
  
  Review Template Status:
  
  Check if the template is currently locked or in use by another user. If so, wait until it is available for editing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to project templates to understand any specific requirements or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Request Role Adjustment:
  
  If you find that you lack the necessary authorizations, request your SAP security team to adjust your roles or provide you with the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, review the configuration settings in the SAP system that may restrict template changes. This may involve checking the project profile settings or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to project management, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) and CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing project templates and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.