How To Fix I0120 - No authorization for changing maintenance planner group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No authorization for changing maintenance planner group &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to do one of the following:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

select, with a change transaction, an object for which
<GL:maintenance_planner_group>planner group</> &V1& from
<GL:maintenance_planning_plant>planning plant</> &V2& has been
entered, and your <GL:user_master_record>user master record</> does
not have the necessary entry for <GL:transaction>transaction</> &V3&
enter maintenance planner group &V1& from planning plant
&V2& for which you do not have the necessary entry in your user master
record for transaction &V3&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

You need an entry in your user master record that will allow you to
change objects with maintenance planner group &V1& in planning
plant &V2& as well as allow you to enter the planner group in
object master records.
INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0120 - No authorization for changing maintenance planner group & ?

  The SAP error message I0120 "No authorization for changing maintenance planner group" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify the maintenance planner group in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions related to maintenance planning, such as when trying to change a maintenance order or work center.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the action. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain fields, including the maintenance planner group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user's role using transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the maintenance planner group, typically related to the authorization object I_MAINT_PLNR.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to maintenance planning, such as:
  
  I_MAINT_PLNR: Maintenance Planner Authorization
  I_MAINT_ORDER: Maintenance Order Authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the maintenance planner group in SAP.