How To Fix CFV032 - 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: 032

• 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 CFV032 - You are not authorized to change production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV032 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 for materials in a plant where they lack the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object to change production versions. This is often related to the authorization object C_MATB (Material Master) or C_PROD (Production).
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to perform changes on production versions.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some plants but not to others, leading to this error when trying to change production versions in a restricted plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for changing production versions.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, particularly for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  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 assist in granting the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session, and then attempt to change the production version again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects such as C_MATB and C_PROD to understand what permissions are required for material and production-related activities.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C223: Change Production Version
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  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 resolve the CFV032 error and gain the necessary access to change production versions in the specified plant.