How To Fix PP_SFC_MESSAGES042 - No authorization to read production order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_SFC_MESSAGES - Message Class for Production/Process Orders

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No authorization to read production order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_SFC_MESSAGES042 - No authorization to read production order ?

  The SAP error message PP_SFC_MESSAGES042 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a production order. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role. In SAP, access to various transactions and data is controlled through authorization objects. If a user attempts to access a production order without the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and identify if they include the necessary authorizations for production order access.
  
  
  
  Identify Missing Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to run an authorization analysis for the user.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction code PFCG. Add the required authorization objects related to production orders (e.g., C_PRODORD, C_PRODORD_A, etc.) to the user's role.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the production order again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for production orders. Common objects include:
  
  C_PRODORD: Production Order
  C_PRODORD_A: Production Order - Authorization for Display
  C_PRODORD_C: Production Order - Authorization for Change
  
  
  
  SAP Security Best Practices: Ensure that user roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in job responsibilities and organizational structure.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PP_SFC_MESSAGES042 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to production orders in SAP.