How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON015 - You are not authorized to put products in plant &1 on hold

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 015

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON015 - You are not authorized to put products in plant &1 on hold ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON015 indicates that a user is attempting to put products on hold in a specific plant but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or materials management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to put products on hold in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or configurations in the system that prevent certain users from performing actions in particular plants.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorizations related to inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the action in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, the security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the necessary permissions for putting products on hold.
  This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to inventory management and plant operations.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  Provide them with the error message and context to expedite the resolution.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are any plant-specific settings or configurations that might restrict the action. This could include settings in the material master or plant configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user test the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to inventory management include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Plant Data), M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Scheduling), and M_MATE_BW (Material Master: Warehouse Management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and any specific transaction used for putting products on hold.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON015.