How To Fix UW018 - Insufficient authorization for creating the WBS element group entered

UW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UW - CO Authorization Toolbox

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for creating the WBS element group entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UW018 - Insufficient authorization for creating the WBS element group entered ?

  The SAP error message UW018 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element group. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, where users need specific permissions to perform certain actions related to project structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of necessary authorizations in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. For creating WBS elements, specific authorization objects related to project management (like C_PROJ for project management) are needed.
  
  
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating WBS elements or groups.
  
  
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have the necessary permissions but is restricted at the organizational level (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UW018 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
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