How To Fix CFV023 - You are not authorized to change production versions in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 023

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

INCLUDE CFV004 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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 CFV023 - You are not authorized to change production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV023 indicates that a user is not authorized to change production versions in a specific plant. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify production versions in the system but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change production versions. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have permissions for other plants but not for the specific plant indicated in the error message.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to production versions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The authorization object for changing production versions is typically C_AFKO (for production version management). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  If the user needs to change production versions in multiple plants, ensure that the authorization includes the relevant plant codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to change the production version again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CF01: Create Production Version
  CF02: Change Production Version
  CF03: Display Production Version
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_AFKO: Authorization for production version management.
  C_AFKO_P: Authorization for plant-specific production version management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and production version management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFV023 error and enable the user to change production versions as needed.