How To Fix CFV031 - You are not authorized to maintain production versions in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 031

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

INCLUDE CFV002 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 CFV031 - You are not authorized to maintain production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV031 indicates that a user is not authorized to maintain production versions in a specific plant. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create, change, or delete production versions in the system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functions is controlled through authorization objects, and if the user does not have the required permissions for the specific action in the specified plant, this error will occur.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFV031 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, helping you identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Look for roles that include authorization objects related to production version maintenance, such as C_APL_ORD or C_MAT_BOM.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions to manage roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the following authorization objects are included in the user's role:
  
  C_MAT_BOM (Authorization for Bill of Material)
  C_APL_ORD (Authorization for Production Orders)
  
  
  Specifically, check the field for plant authorization to ensure the user has access to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for more detailed instructions on managing user access.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for assistance, as they can provide more detailed insights into the authorization setup in your system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and rectify the authorization issue causing the CFV031 error.