How To Fix M5147 - You do not have authorization to create selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 147

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create selection version &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5147 - You do not have authorization to create selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5147, which states "You do not have authorization to create selection version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a selection version in the Material Management (MM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to create or modify selection versions in the relevant transaction or application area.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for creating selection versions may include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user's roles to include the required permissions. This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations or creating a custom role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to create the selection version again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which authorizations are needed, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security team for guidance on the specific roles and authorizations required for the task.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for their roles to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M5147 error message in SAP.