How To Fix SPROJECT348 - You are not authorized to change the scenario selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPROJECT - General Project Management Messages

• Message number: 348

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the scenario selection

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized for the action. You need the value <ZH>SCEN</>
for the field <ZH>PROJ_FUNC</> in the authorization object
<ZH>S_PROJ_GEN</> to change the scenario selection or lock the
Blueprint.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPROJECT348 - You are not authorized to change the scenario selection ?

  The SAP error message SPROJECT348, which states "You are not authorized to change the scenario selection," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a project scenario in SAP Project Management or related modules without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the scenario selection. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to project management.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict changes to scenario selections based on user roles or project settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review and, if necessary, update your user roles to include the required authorizations for changing scenario selections.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the relevant transaction codes and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects may include S_PROJECT, S_TCODE, or others specific to project management. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, log out and log back in to the SAP system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to change the scenario selection again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) that may be involved in project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing project scenarios and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.