How To Fix PP_MRP_ODATA003 - You do not have authorization for plant &1, controller &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_MRP_ODATA - OData Services for MRP/MRP Cockpit

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You do not have authorization for plant &1, controller &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_MRP_ODATA003 - You do not have authorization for plant &1, controller &2 ?

  The SAP error message PP_MRP_ODATA003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific plant and controller in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access MRP-related OData services but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified plant and controller.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for MRP operations.
  Plant/Controller Configuration: The plant or controller may not be correctly configured in the system, or the user may be trying to access a plant/controller that does not exist or is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required plants and controllers. This may involve working with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to MRP, such as C_MRP_PLNT (Plant) and C_MRP_CTRL (Controller). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_MRP_PLNT: Authorization for Plant
  C_MRP_CTRL: Authorization for Controller
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PP_MRP_ODATA003 error.