How To Fix MD163 - No authorization for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No authorization for plant &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the necessary authorization for this activity in this
plant.

System Response

The system checks your authorization for the object 'M_LFPL_ORG'
(Organization levels of long-term planning).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD163 - No authorization for plant & ?

  The SAP error message MD163 ("No authorization for plant &") typically indicates that a user is trying to access or perform an action related to a specific plant in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various transactions, especially those related to materials management, production planning, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific plant.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include access to the plant in question.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The authorization profile may restrict access to certain plants based on the user's role or organizational structure.
  User Master Data: The user master record may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the plant, such as M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) or M_MATE_MA (Material Master: General Data).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the user’s roles in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specific plant.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the plant in question so they can assist in granting the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plants and related transactions.
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control in SAP and how roles are assigned to users.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or repeated issues with authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MD163 error effectively.