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

CO042 - Overview

• 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