How To Fix M5150 - You do not have authorization to change selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 150

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5150 - You do not have authorization to change selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5150, which states "You do not have authorization to change selection version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a selection version in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, which are designed to ensure that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the selection version. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Selection Version Settings: The selection version may be locked or restricted for certain users or roles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain selection versions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can add the required authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to selection versions include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_MAT (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the specific selection version they are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to selection versions in the relevant SAP modules to ensure there are no restrictions in place that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to selection versions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and selection versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.