How To Fix MQ172 - You are not allowed to activate package &1. Phase: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You are not allowed to activate package &1. Phase: &2

What causes this issue?

You presumably deactivated this package with the note as to the
possible consequences.
You are not allowed to activate it since it is not in the ANALYZE
phase.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You may have to work with a new package, such as when you have imported
Hot Packages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ172 - You are not allowed to activate package &1. Phase: &2 ?

  The SAP error message MQ172 indicates that a user is attempting to activate a package but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. The message typically appears during the transport or activation of development objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorizations for the user trying to activate the package. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the required roles or permissions assigned.
  The package is locked or restricted for certain users.
  The user is trying to activate a package that is not in their development namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate the package. This typically involves checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  The user should have the authorization object S_DEVELOP with the appropriate activity (e.g., 02 for change) for the package