How To Fix PE403 - You have no authorization for plant &1 and order type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 403

• Message text: You have no authorization for plant &1 and order type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE403 - You have no authorization for plant &1 and order type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE403 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific plant and order type. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or similar transactions where plant and order type are relevant.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile for the specified plant and order type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that control access to the specified plant and order type.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Plant or Order Type Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on certain plants or order types due to company policies or security settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE403 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in PFCG to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to plants and order types include:
  
  C_ARR_AUTH (Authorization for Plant)
  C_PROD_AUTH (Authorization for Order Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific plant and order type they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the specific plant and order type involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the relevant authorization objects is crucial for troubleshooting. You can find more information about these objects in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the PE403 error effectively.