How To Fix PPH_MASTER_RECIPE031 - No Authority to change Master Recipe &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MASTER_RECIPE - Master Recipe API

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No Authority to change Master Recipe &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE031 - No Authority to change Master Recipe &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific master recipe in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with master recipes in the process industry.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to change master recipes is controlled by authorization objects, and if the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when attempting to make changes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by 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 master recipes typically include:
  
  C_PRC_ORDER: Authorization for production orders.
  C_PRC_MAST: Authorization for master recipes.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects, particularly for the actions related to changing master recipes.
  
  
  
  Modify User 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 should be done by a user with the appropriate administrative rights, typically a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the necessary authorizations that need to be added.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary changes have been made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the master recipe again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and their fields related to master recipes.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive transactions and data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE031.