How To Fix PPH_MRPRECORD003 - No authorization for &1 to generate planning file entries in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRPRECORD - Message Class for MRP-record processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization for &1 to generate planning file entries in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRPRECORD003 - No authorization for &1 to generate planning file entries in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRPRECORD003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to generate planning file entries for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with planning files in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the action of generating planning file entries for the specified plant. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general authorizations but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  
  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 view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for planning file entries typically include C_PLA_CUS (for planning) and C_PLA_PLN (for planning file management). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the specific plant.
  You can use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to generate the planning file entries again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_PLA_CUS: Customer-specific planning authorizations
  C_PLA_PLN: Planning file management authorizations
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message PPH_MRPRECORD003.