SAP PS Authorizaton use of Partner Function

Hi,
I have a similar requirement like http://scn.sap.com/thread/1227415
" I have a few users, User A, B and C who are all authorized users to the various project system functionality. However, I would like to set up authorization in such a manner that each project/ WBS elements can only be changed/ viewed by its creator and users nominated via partner functions.
For example, if user A creates a project,, users B and C will not be able to access the project unless user A enters one of their IDs under one of the partner functions."
After searching on the internet (including the referred link) I found out that we can do so using OSS 638781.
However we are on SAP_APPL 617 and this note is not applicable for us.
Anyone has any clues on this one?
Thanks,
Ira

Hi,
Unfortunately this is a very basic functionality requirment in multi company code Environment but not available in the earlier versions of SAP SAP_APPL 617. OOS Note 638781
You can restrict with MRP Controller(Network( / (WBS)Person Responsible & Profit Centre. (WBS)
This will solve 80% of your problem. Kindly reply if it works.
Thanks,
Shareeq

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Iam Using the partner function in Customer master as VE=Sales Employee.
I have logged in Chinese and went to XD02 then In the Partners it is Showing PE instead of VE and It is saying Partner VE is not exists in TPAR.
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