How To Fix PK085 - No authorization for creating control cycles in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No authorization for creating control cycles in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK085 - No authorization for creating control cycles in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK085 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create control cycles in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of Production Planning (PP) and is related to the configuration of authorization objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the PK085 error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to create control cycles. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for creating control cycles.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to control cycles (such as C_APL_ORD or C_PLA_CYC) may not be properly configured for the user's role.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some plants but not to the specific plant indicated in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK085 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for creating control cycles.
  
  
  
  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 lacking.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to control cycles are included, particularly for the specific plant in question.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the control cycle again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to control cycles include:
  
  C_APL_ORD: Authorization for order management.
  C_PLA_CYC: Authorization for control cycle management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization roles and objects related to Production Planning.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PK085 error.