How To Fix MF606 - You have no authorization for plant &1 planning scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 606

• Message text: You have no authorization for plant &1 planning scenario &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF606 - You have no authorization for plant &1 planning scenario &2 ?

  The SAP error message MF606 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific planning scenario for a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or similar planning functions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified plant and planning scenario.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the planning scenario.
  Plant or Scenario Configuration: The plant or planning scenario may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be linked to the plant in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MF606 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the plant and planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the specified plant and planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Scenario Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant and planning scenario are correctly set up in the system. Check if the user is assigned to the correct plant in their user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization objects and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to planning scenarios in SAP can include C_MRP_PLNT (Plant) and C_MRP_SCE (Planning Scenario). These should be checked in the user's roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations related to MRP and planning scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MF606 error.