How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV053 - You are not authorised to change the production version in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You are not authorised to change the production version in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV053 - You are not authorised to change the production version in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV053 indicates that a user is attempting to change the production version in a specific plant but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the production version for the specified plant.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to production versions based on user roles or plant settings.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary permissions for production version changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transactions related to production version changes (e.g., authorization objects like C_MARA, C_MAST, etc.).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., C223 for changing production versions).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to understand the specific authorizations needed for changing production versions in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the production planning module that might restrict changes to production versions based on user roles or plant settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to change the production version again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Change Production Version) and C220 (Display Production Version).
  Authorization Objects: Understand the relevant authorization objects that control access to production version changes, such as C_MAST (Material Master: Basic Data) and C_MARA (Material Master: General Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates from SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the MPE_PLAN_PV053 error message.