How To Fix PE017 - You do not have authorization to edit shift plan & & & &

PE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You do not have authorization to edit shift plan & & & &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to edit the shift plan (target or actual
plan) for the specified entry objects (organizational units).
To be able to edit the shift plan, you require authorization to change
the specified entry objects (organizational units). Read authorization
is not sufficient.

System Response

You cannot access the shift plan (target or actual plan).

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to extend your authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE017 - You do not have authorization to edit shift plan & & & & ?

  The SAP error message PE017, which states "You do not have authorization to edit shift plan," typically indicates that the user attempting to access or modify the shift plan does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Time Management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object for editing shift plans. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant the necessary permissions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for shift planning.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have authorization for certain organizational units but not for the specific unit they are trying to access.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access based on user roles or organizational structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the