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