How To Fix EAM_MTPLNGBKT016 - You are not authorized to create a planning bucket

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_MTPLNGBKT - Maintenence Planning Bucket

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a planning bucket

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT016 - You are not authorized to create a planning bucket ?

  The SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT016 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a planning bucket in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to create planning buckets.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to planning buckets.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the creation of planning buckets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating planning buckets.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  EAM_MTPLNGBKT: This object may control access to planning bucket functionalities.
  S_TCODE: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, the security team can modify existing roles or create new roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are tested in a development or quality environment before being transported to production.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Provide training or documentation to users on the correct procedures for creating planning buckets, ensuring they understand the requirements and processes involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW38 (Change PM Orders), IP10 (Schedule Maintenance Plan), and others that may relate to planning and scheduling in EAM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to planning buckets.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT016 and successfully create planning buckets in SAP EAM.