How To Fix M5191 - You do not have authorization to edit selection versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: You do not have authorization to edit selection versions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5191 - You do not have authorization to edit selection versions ?

  The SAP error message M5191, which states "You do not have authorization to edit selection versions," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify selection versions in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization rights assigned to the user profile. In SAP, selection versions are used to save and manage different sets of selection criteria for reports and queries. If a user does not have the appropriate authorization objects assigned to their user profile, they will encounter this error when trying to edit or create selection versions.
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5191 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to edit selection versions. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization object related to selection versions is M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  You may also need to check for other related authorization objects, such as S_PROGRAM (Authorization for Programs) or S_TCODE (Authorization for Transaction Codes), depending on the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to assign them a role that includes the necessary permissions. This can be done by a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  
  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, test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which authorizations are required, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security team for guidance on the necessary roles and authorizations for working with selection versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to authorization issues or the M5191 error.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use selection versions and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5191 error and enable the user to edit selection versions as needed.