How To Fix M5159 - You do not have authorization to display selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5159 - You do not have authorization to display selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5159, which states "You do not have authorization to display selection version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a selection version in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or production planning (PP).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific selection version that the user is trying to access. This can be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object that allows access to selection versions.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Selection Version Restrictions: The selection version itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required selection versions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to selection versions, such as M_MATE_WRK (Material Management: Work Center) or any other relevant objects.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to selection versions in your specific SAP environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the M5159 error message.