How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON020 - You are not authorized to release holds on products in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to release holds on products in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON020 - You are not authorized to release holds on products in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON020 indicates that a user is attempting to release holds on products 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 production planning where certain products may be on hold due to various reasons (e.g., quality issues, regulatory compliance, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to release holds on products in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or plant-specific settings.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform, specifically related to releasing holds on products.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations. This may involve modifying existing roles or creating new ones that include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or the person responsible for managing user roles and permissions. They can provide guidance on what specific authorizations are needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the SAP system that might be affecting the authorization for releasing holds. This may involve reviewing the configuration in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, PP).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to release the hold again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to inventory management and product holds, such as M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data) or M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data).
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON020.