How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON011 - You are not authorized to put materials in plant &1 on hold

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to put materials in plant &1 on hold

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON011 - You are not authorized to put materials in plant &1 on hold ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON011 indicates that a user is not authorized to put materials on hold in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material management processes when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user role to put materials on hold in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or object authorizations related to material hold functionality.
  
  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 user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles to include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Ensure that the roles include the relevant authorization objects, such as M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to material management functions. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Plant Data
  M_MATE_LIF: Material Master: Vendor Data
  M_MATE_BW: Material Master: Basic Data
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON011.