How To Fix PK537 - No authorization to set kanban status &1

PK537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 537

• Message text: No authorization to set kanban status &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to set the kanban status &V1& for control
cycle &V2& in the plant &V3& and production supply area &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings under <ZK>Production -> Kanban -> Status
-> Define Authorization Concept for Status Change</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK537 - No authorization to set kanban status &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK537 "No authorization to set kanban status &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of a Kanban container but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to confirm a Kanban signal or change its status in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change the Kanban status. This is often related to the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action related to Kanban management.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_KBAN, S_TCODE, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization was missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific object that is causing the