How To Fix PP018 - No authorization for plan version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization for plan version &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP018 - No authorization for plan version & ?

  The SAP error message PP018 ("No authorization for plan version &") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a planning version in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This is common in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) module, where different planning versions may be set up for various purposes (e.g., different scenarios, forecasts, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified planning version.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the planning version.
  Version Not Active: The planning version may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have access to the required planning version.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes access to the planning version.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to planning versions (e.g., C_APL_VERS) are included in the user's role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version exists and is active. You can check this in the planning version configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for planning versions, such as C_APL_VERS, which controls access to planning versions in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check results.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  C223: Display planning versions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and planning version configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PP018 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the planning version in SAP.