How To Fix CO042 - You have no authorization in plant & for order type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You have no authorization in plant & for order type &

What causes this issue?

Accordning to you user master record, you are not authorized to call up
order type &V2& in plant &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator and ask for the corresponding
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO042 - You have no authorization in plant & for order type & ?

  The SAP error message CO042 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action in a specific plant and for a particular order type. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, cost center accounting, or other related modules where authorization checks are enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified plant or order type.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., C_SPRAS, C_AUFK, C_COSB, etc.) may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general access but lacks specific access to the plant in question.
  Order Type Restrictions: The user may have access to some order types but not the one being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the necessary roles that include authorizations for the specific plant and order type are assigned.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific plant and order type.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to production orders and plants. Common objects include:
  
  C_AUFK (Authorization for Order Management)
  C_COSB (Authorization for Cost Center Accounting)
  C_SPRAS (Authorization for Language)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors, as there may be specific patches or recommendations from SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO042 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in SAP.