How To Fix PPEFOC208 - No authorization to read: focus master record &1 with focus type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFOC - Messages for Focus

• Message number: 208

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFOC208 - No authorization to read: focus master record &1 with focus type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEFOC208 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a focus master record of a specific focus type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when dealing with focus master data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to access the specified focus master record. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow access to focus master records.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Focus Type Restrictions: The specific focus type being accessed may have additional restrictions or require specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the focus master records.
  If necessary, modify the user’s roles or add new roles that contain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access to the authorization management, you may need to adjust the authorization objects related to focus master records. Common authorization objects that might be relevant include:
  
  P_PPEF (Focus Master Data)
  P_PPEF_T (Focus Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific focus type indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and details about the focus type and record you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or 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
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for details on authorization objects and their usage in the context of focus master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message PPEFOC208.