How To Fix 61696 - No authorization for activation of MRP areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 696

• Message text: No authorization for activation of MRP areas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61696 - No authorization for activation of MRP areas ?

  The SAP error message 61696, "No authorization for activation of MRP areas," typically occurs when a user attempts to activate or work with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas but lacks the necessary authorizations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role that is trying to perform the action related to MRP areas. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for MRP area activities.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to MRP area functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for MRP area activities.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add the relevant authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to MRP areas include:
  
  C_MRP_AREA (Authorization for MRP Area)
  C_MRP_MA (Authorization for MRP Area Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to activate and manage MRP areas.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to perform the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to authorization issues in MRP areas.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 61696 in SAP.