How To Fix PP021 - No authorization for plan version &1 and object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for plan version &1 and object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP021 - No authorization for plan version &1 and object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PP021, which states "No authorization for plan version &1 and object type &2," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control (PP) when a user attempts to access or modify a planning version for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified plan version or object type. This can happen if the user’s role does not include permissions for the specific planning version or if the authorization objects are not correctly assigned.
  Incorrect Plan Version: The plan version specified in the transaction may not exist or may not be accessible to the user.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type specified may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the plan version and object type are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific plan version and object type.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to planning versions (e.g., C_APL_VERS for plan versions) 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 assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Verify Plan Version:
  
  Ensure that the plan version you are trying to access is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the planning version configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for production planning, such as C_APL_VERS (for plan versions) and C_APL_OBJ (for object types).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  CVI1: Display planning version.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PP021 error message in SAP.