How To Fix PPEENG171 - No authorization to create &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No authorization to create &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG171 - No authorization to create &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG171 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a specific object, which is represented by the placeholders &1 and &2. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP) module, particularly when trying to create a production order, process order, or similar objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that allows them to create the specified object type.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be updated or may not include the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for creating the specified object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is missing. This can often be found in the error message details or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to production planning include C_PRODORD, C_PRODORD_A, etc.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPEENG171 error.