How To Fix CFV003 - You are not authorized to display production versions in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to display production versions in plant &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production versions</> in
plant &V1&. The system does not carry out the function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV003 - You are not authorized to display production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV003, which states "You are not authorized to display production versions in plant &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access production version data for a specific plant but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to view production versions for the specified plant. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object (e.g., C_MAST for material master data) that allows access to production versions.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The authorization may be restricted to certain plants, and the user is trying to access a plant for which they do not have permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve:
  
  Adding the C_MAST authorization object with the appropriate activity (e.g., display) and plant-specific settings.
  Ensuring that the user has access to the relevant organizational levels (e.g., plant, company code).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the plant in question so they can adjust the authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the production versions again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as C_MAST (Material Master) and C_PROD (Production) that pertain to production versions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance, where you can create or modify roles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the CFV003 error message.