How To Fix ST717 - No authorization for project &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 717

• Message text: No authorization for project &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST717 - No authorization for project & ?

  The SAP error message ST717 "No authorization for project &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions on a specific project within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of project management or project system modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the project.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that restricts access.
  User Roles: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the project.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the project.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to project management (e.g., C_PROJ, C_PROJ_ACT, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the project.
  If the user needs access to specific projects, ensure that the roles include the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Project Settings:
  
  Verify the status of the project. If the project is locked or in a status that restricts access, you may need to change its status or unlock it.
  
  
  
  Organizational Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the organizational units associated with the project.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 for project management in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to project management include:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ03: Display Project
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.