How To Fix I0213 - Planning plant & cannot be set because you do not have authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Planning plant & cannot be set because you do not have authorization

What causes this issue?

The <GL:maintenance_planning_plant>planning plant</> responsible is
normally proposed after being derived from the
<GL:maintenance_plant>maintenance plant</> by means of the plant table.
In the present case, however, you do not have the authorization for the
planning plant derived.

System Response

A planning plant will not be proposed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to allocate a different planning plant, you can do so.
Otherwise you must check the authorizations in your
<GL:user_master_record>user master record</>. Contact your system
administrator if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0213 - Planning plant & cannot be set because you do not have authorization ?

  The SAP error message I0213 indicates that a user is attempting to set a planning plant in a transaction or process but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform actions related to the planning plant.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the authorization roles are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the planning plant.
  If the user needs access to a specific planning plant, ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_MRP, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG to add the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to planning plants. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Plant Data
  M_MATE_MRP: Material Master: MRP Data
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.