How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT307 - No authorization to change activity in status &3 (Act. type &1, group &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 307

• Message text: No authorization to change activity in status &3 (Act. type &1, group &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT307 - No authorization to change activity in status &3 (Act. type &1, group &2) ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT307 No authorization to change activity in status &3 (Act. type &1, group &2) indicates that a user is attempting to change an activity in a specific status but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error is typically related to the Management of Change (MOC) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the activity in the specified status. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Status Restrictions: Certain statuses may have restrictions that prevent changes unless specific conditions are met or specific authorizations are granted.
  Activity Type and Group: The error message specifies the activity type and group, indicating that the authorization issue is related to a specific configuration or setup in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change activities in the specified status.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This can provide insights into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for the activity type and group mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Status Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the activity statuses in the MOC module. Ensure that the status allows changes and that the necessary authorizations are in place for users to make those changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to the MOC module for specific details on authorization requirements for different activity types and statuses.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the scenario again to ensure that the user can now perform the required action without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user profiles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management in the MOC module.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for changing activities within the MOC module to minimize authorization-related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to change the activity as needed.