How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG520 - You are not allowed to change configuration of process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 520

• Message text: You are not allowed to change configuration of process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG520 - You are not allowed to change configuration of process &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG520, which states "You are not allowed to change configuration of process &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with process configurations in the Manufacturing Data Collection (MDC) or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to change the configuration of the specified process. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or permissions to modify the process configuration.
  Process Locking: The process might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict changes to certain processes based on specific criteria or statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to change the process configuration. This can be done by checking the user's profile in