How To Fix M5160 - You do not have authorization to schedule selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5160 - You do not have authorization to schedule selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5160, which states "You do not have authorization to schedule selection version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to schedule a selection version in the Material Management (MM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object for scheduling selection versions.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following 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.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for scheduling selection versions in SAP MM may include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) and M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have access to the role management (transaction PFCG), check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for scheduling selection versions.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to schedule the selection version again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage and assign roles and authorizations in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  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 M5160 error message in SAP.