How To Fix PPEDI_EXPL003 - You do not have authorization to delete production versions in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEDI_EXPL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete production versions in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL003 - You do not have authorization to delete production versions in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete production versions in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functions, including the ability to delete production versions, is controlled through authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when attempting to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for production versions typically include:
  C_APPL_ORD (Application-specific authorizations for order management)
  C_PROD_VERS