How To Fix VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG004 - Authorization for role assignment cannot be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG - Messages for Project Brief

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Authorization for role assignment cannot be checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG004 - Authorization for role assignment cannot be checked ?

  The SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG004 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization for role assignment in the context of Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to role assignments, but the system is unable to verify those authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to check or assign roles within the PPM module.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The roles or authorizations may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary roles or authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the authorization check from being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and