How To Fix MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS026 - Either work center or plant is not maintained for this user.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Either work center or plant is not maintained for this user.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS026 - Either work center or plant is not maintained for this user. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS026 indicates that either a work center or a plant is not maintained for the user in question. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, maintenance, or other modules where user assignments to specific work centers or plants are necessary for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center Assignment: The user does not have a work center assigned in their user profile.
  Missing Plant Assignment: The user does not have a plant assigned in their user profile.
  User Group Configuration: The user group may not be properly configured to include the necessary work centers or plants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified work center or plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the user’s profile.
  Ensure that the work center and plant are assigned correctly in the user’s parameters.
  
  
  
  Maintain Work Center and Plant:
  
  If the work center or plant is missing, you can maintain it by:
  
  Going to transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to ensure the work center is correctly set up.
  For plants, use transaction code OX10 (Maintain Plant) to verify that the plant is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Group Configuration:
  
  Check the user group settings to ensure that the necessary work centers and plants are included.
  Use transaction code SU03 (Authorization Maintenance) to review the authorizations assigned to the user group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the work center and plant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the user’s access to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  CR01/CR02: Work Center Maintenance
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  SU03: Authorization Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for user management and work center configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS026 error and ensure that the user has the necessary assignments to perform their tasks effectively.