How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE027 - Missing authorizations for planning on WBS element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Missing authorizations for planning on WBS element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE027 - Missing authorizations for planning on WBS element &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE027 indicates that a user is attempting to perform a planning operation on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform planning activities on the specified WBS element.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for planning.
  WBS Element Restrictions: The specific WBS element may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it for planning purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for planning on WBS elements.
  If the user does not have the appropriate roles, you may need to assign them or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for planning on WBS elements typically include:
  
  C_SAP_WBS: Authorization for WBS elements.
  C_SAP_PLN: Authorization for planning activities.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the WBS element in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the planning operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FCOM_PLANNING_CORE027 error message.