How To Fix MD06405 - No authorization to process planning data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 405

• Message text: No authorization to process planning data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06405 - No authorization to process planning data ?

  The SAP error message MD06405, which states "No authorization to process planning data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate planning data in SAP without the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access or modify planning data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific planning activities they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific planning objects or data that the user is trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for planning data processing.
  If roles need to be modified, work with your SAP security team to update the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to planning data (e.g., C_APO_PLD, C_APO_PLD_M, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Organizational Units:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that allow access to the planning data they are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user profiles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration for detailed guidance on setting up user permissions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in planning data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.