How To Fix PPH_WRKCTRGRP031 - You are not authorized to remove an object of group type '&'

PPH_WRKCTRGRP031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_WRKCTRGRP - MESSAGES RELATED TO WORK CENTER GROUP

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to remove an object of group type '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_WRKCTRGRP031 - You are not authorized to remove an object of group type '&' ?

  The SAP error message PPH_WRKCTRGRP031 indicates that a user is attempting to remove an object from a work center group, but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of work center management within the SAP system, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) module.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to remove the object from the specified group type. The group type is indicated by the placeholder '&' in the error message, which could refer to various types of objects, such as work centers, production resources, or other related entities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to remove objects from the specified group type.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which