How To Fix ML4HRUN100 - No Authorization to lock / unlock the Period in Valuation Area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HRUN - Messages for New Actual Costing

• Message number: 100

• Message text: No Authorization to lock / unlock the Period in Valuation Area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML4HRUN100 - No Authorization to lock / unlock the Period in Valuation Area &1 ?

  The SAP error message ML4HRUN100 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to lock or unlock a period in a specific valuation area. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger or Inventory Management when trying to perform actions that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user attempting to lock or unlock a period does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user account in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for locking/unlocking periods in the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for this action typically include:
  
  M_ML_LCK: This object controls the authorization for locking and unlocking periods in the Material Ledger.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity (like 01 for create, 02 for change) for this authorization object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization object that is missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Material Ledger and authorization management for more detailed information on the required authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ML4HRUN100 error message.