How To Fix P5147 - You do not have authorization to create selection version &

P5147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P5 - Project Information System: (Modification of LIS; M5)

• Message number: 147

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create selection version &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P5147 - You do not have authorization to create selection version & ?

  The SAP error message P5147, which states "You do not have authorization to create selection version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a selection version in a report or transaction but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to create or modify selection versions in the relevant SAP application or module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile or PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization object related to creating selection versions is typically S_PROGRAM or S_TCODE. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
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