How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON216 - You are not authorized to change the status to planned.

DFS_POSITION_COMMON216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 216

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the status to planned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON216 - You are not authorized to change the status to planned. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON216 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of a document or item to "planned," but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the status of the document/item.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type.
  Document Status Control: The system may have specific controls in place that restrict certain users from changing the status of documents based on their roles or the document's current status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance)