How To Fix 61631 - You do not have the necessary authorization to maintain MRP groups

61631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 631

• Message text: You do not have the necessary authorization to maintain MRP groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61631 - You do not have the necessary authorization to maintain MRP groups ?

  The SAP error message 61631, which states "You do not have the necessary authorization to maintain MRP groups," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) groups does not have the required authorization in their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization object to maintain MRP groups. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity related to MRP groups.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain MRP-related functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
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