How To Fix ANWENDUNGSYSSWITCH101 - You are not authorized to unlock PP transactions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ANWENDUNGSYSSWITCH - Messages about System Switch - Application

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You are not authorized to unlock PP transactions

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to unlock transactions in the PP components.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The following authorization is required to execute this function:
Authorization object for maintaining cross-client tables (S_TABU_CLI)
The indicator for cross-client maintenance (CLIIDMAINT) must be set.
Authorization object for system administration (S_ADMI_FCD)
System administration functions (S_ADMI_FCD) must have the value "*".

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ANWENDUNGSYSSWITCH101 - You are not authorized to unlock PP transactions ?

  The SAP error message ANWENDUNGSYSSWITCH101 indicates that a user is not authorized to unlock Production Planning (PP) transactions. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to unlock PP transactions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to PP.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict access to certain transactions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for PP transactions.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the appropriate role assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to PP transactions (e.g., C_TPL01, C_TPL02, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in PP transactions.
  Training: Consider providing training or resources for users to understand the authorization process and how to request necessary permissions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.