How To Fix LOP057 - No authority for option category &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authority for option category &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP057 - No authority for option category &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message LOP057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific option category in the Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly related to the handling of logistics processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires authorization for a specific option category (denoted by &1 and &2 in the error message). This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Warehouse management
  Inventory management
  Transportation management
  
  The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary permissions to access or modify the specified option category.
  Solution:
  To resolve the LOP057 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the option category in question.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign a new role or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the authorization objects associated with the roles to include the necessary permissions for the option category.
  Common authorization objects related to logistics include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Management)
  M_MATE_MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  L_LGORT (Warehouse Management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the specific option category that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to 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 is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they are used to control access to various functionalities in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model in SAP, which allows for granular control over user permissions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to Logistics Execution.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the LOP057 error.