How To Fix EAM_MTPLNGBKT028 - You are not authorized to create planning buckets in this plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_MTPLNGBKT - Maintenence Planning Bucket

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You are not authorized to create planning buckets in this plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT028 - You are not authorized to create planning buckets in this plant ?

  The SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT028 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create planning buckets in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules when a user attempts to perform actions that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to create planning buckets in the specified plant.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks access to the specific plant in question.
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to planning buckets include:
  
  I_S_PLA (Plant Maintenance: Planning)
  I_S_MAINT (Maintenance Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  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 error message and the details from the SU53 analysis to assist them in granting the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the planning bucket again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on authorization objects and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and understand the importance of authorization in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT028.