How To Fix P5192 - You do not have authorization to create selection versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 192

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P5192 - You do not have authorization to create selection versions ?

  The SAP error message P5192, which states "You do not have authorization to create selection versions," 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 authorization object that allows them to create selection versions. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for creating selection versions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to selection versions include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to selection versions and related functionalities.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Security Audits: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.