How To Fix UW019 - Insufficient authorization for changing the specified WBS element group

UW019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UW - CO Authorization Toolbox

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for changing the specified WBS element group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UW019 - Insufficient authorization for changing the specified WBS element group ?

  The SAP error message UW019 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to change a specified Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element group. This error typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, where users are required to have specific authorizations to modify WBS elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary roles or authorizations to make changes to the WBS element group.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to project management (like C_PROJ for project management) may not be properly assigned to the user.
  WBS Element Group Settings: The specific WBS element group may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UW019 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
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