Use of Partner Function in WBS authorization

Hi all,
Considering the following scenario:
" I have a few users, User A, B and C who are all authorized users to the various project system functionalities. 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."
Is the above scenario, or anything similar, possible under standard customizing/ authorization settings?
Many thanks for the help.
Cheers,
Daniel

The steps are as below:
Project system->Structure-> Operative Structure-> WBS-> Define Partner Determination Procedure and Roles->
Slect "Define Partner Determination Procedures and Partner Roles"
Choose the partner function and click "Partner functions in Procedure".
(Txn:OPSPAR3)
Here you can make the desired partner function mandatory.
Please refere this post. mostly will stisfy your req.
Re: PartnDet.Proc in PS
Regards
Nitin
Edited by: Nitin Patoliya on Feb 9, 2009 10:23 AM

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