How To Fix PP020 - No authorization for status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for status &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP020 - No authorization for status & ?

  The SAP error message PP020 ("No authorization for status &") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a production order or related object but lacks the necessary authorizations to access or modify the status of that object. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Production Planning (PP).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the status of the production order or related object.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object status.
  Object Status: The status of the production order may be restricted based on business rules or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the production order status.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are aligned with the business processes and that users have the appropriate access levels.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Object Status Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configurations or business rules that restrict access to certain statuses. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings in the Production Planning module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CO02: Change Production Order (or other relevant transaction codes depending on the context)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific role definitions and authorization objects related to Production Planning.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization problems related to production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PP020 error message.