How To Fix CFV022 - 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: 022

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

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV022 - You are not authorized to display production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display production versions in a specific plant. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access production version data in the system but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is related to authorization settings in SAP. Specifically, the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations 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_MARA for material master data) that allows access to production versions.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some plants but not to the one specified in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for production version access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFV022 error, 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 specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for production version access.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  C_MARA (Material Master)
  C_PROD (Production Version)
  
  
  Ensure that the authorization for the specific plant is included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization for production versions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CFV022 error.