How To Fix MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT033 - No authority to read SupplyPlanningSpecification in area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No authority to read SupplyPlanningSpecification in area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT033 - No authority to read SupplyPlanningSpecification in area &1 ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT033 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read the Supply Planning Specification in a specific area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the Supply Planning Specification. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the Supply Planning Specification.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the Supply Planning Specification may not be properly configured for the user's role.
  Area-Specific Restrictions: The error message indicates that the issue is related to a specific area (denoted by &1), which may have additional restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to Supply Planning Specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., C_SCM_SPS, C_SCM_SPS_A) to ensure that the user has the required authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required access. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions.
  Modifying existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved. Ensure they can access the Supply Planning Specification without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations, and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to Supply Planning Specifications.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.