How To Fix PPEFOC205 - No authorization to create: focus master record &1 with focus type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFOC - Messages for Focus

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No authorization to create: focus master record &1 with focus type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFOC205 - No authorization to create: focus master record &1 with focus type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEFOC205 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a focus master record of a specific type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where focus master records are used.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to create a focus master record. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for creating focus master records.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Focus Type Restrictions: The specific focus type indicated in the error message may have additional restrictions or requirements that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to focus master records. The relevant authorization object for creating focus master records is typically P_PPE_FOC or similar. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  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. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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 to create the focus master record again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check to see what authorizations were missing when the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to focus master records and authorization management for more detailed information on the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message PPEFOC205.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.