How To Fix VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG005 - Only project managers are allowed to assign themselves to a role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG - Messages for Project Brief

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Only project managers are allowed to assign themselves to a role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG005 - Only project managers are allowed to assign themselves to a role ?

  The SAP error message VDM_PPM_PROJ_MSG005 indicates that only project managers are permitted to assign themselves to a role within a project. This restriction is typically in place to ensure that only authorized personnel can take on specific responsibilities within project management, thereby maintaining control and accountability.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user who does not have the necessary permissions or role (i.e., they are not designated as a project manager) attempts to assign themselves to a role in a project. This is a safeguard to prevent unauthorized changes to project roles and responsibilities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Role: Verify the user's role in the project. Ensure that the user is indeed assigned the role of a project manager if they need to assign themselves to a role.
  
  
  Role Assignment: If the user is not a project manager but needs to perform project management tasks, consider assigning