How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON012 - You are not authorized to put work centers in plant &1 on hold

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON012 - You are not authorized to put work centers in plant &1 on hold ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON012 indicates that a user is attempting to put work centers in a specific plant on hold but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of work center management within the SAP system, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. SAP uses a role-based access control system, and if the user does not have the required permissions to modify the status of work centers in the specified plant, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has