IW162 - No authorization in plant &1 for order type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No authorization in plant &1 for order type &2

What causes this issue?

You want to create or process a
<GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> with the
<GL:order_type>order type</> &V2& in the <GL:plant>plant</>
&V1&. However, you have no authorization in your
<GL:user_master_record>user master record</> for this plant and
this order type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW162 - No authorization in plant &1 for order type &2 ?

  The SAP error message IW162 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions related to a specific order type in a particular plant. This error typically occurs in the context of work order management within the SAP system, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message IW162 is triggered when:
  
  The user is trying to access or perform operations on a work order of a specific order type in a plant for which they do not have the required authorizations.
  The authorization object related to the order type and plant is not properly assigned to the user's role or profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW162 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  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 code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for work order management typically include:
  
  I_WO_ORG (Work Order: Authorization for Order Management)
  I_WO_TYPE (Work Order: Authorization for Order Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific plant and order type.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW162 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.