How To Fix W5105 - Release outside field of responsibility

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Release outside field of responsibility

What causes this issue?

You do not have to process this document with your release code.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5105 - Release outside field of responsibility ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W5105: Release outside field of responsibility:
  
  SAP Error Message: W5105 - Release outside field of responsibility
  
  Cause:
  The message W5105 occurs when a user attempts to release (approve or process) a document, order, or object that lies outside their assigned field of responsibility. In SAP, fields of responsibility are defined to restrict users' authorization to certain organizational units, plants, cost centers, or other controlling objects.
  For example, if a user tries to release a purchase requisition, production order, or workflow step that belongs to a plant or cost center they are not authorized for, SAP will issue this warning or error.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Release of purchase requisitions or purchase orders outside the user's authorized plant or purchasing group.
  Approval of workflow tasks or change documents outside the user's organizational unit.
  Release of production orders or maintenance orders outside the user's assigned plant or work center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorizations in transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorization objects related to the organizational units involved, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Type)
  M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_WRK (Plant)
  C_AUFK_AUSP (Order authorization)
  P_ORGIN (Organizational assignment)
  
  
  Adjust the user's roles and authorizations accordingly in PFCG to include the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Field of Responsibility Settings:
  
  In some SAP modules, fields of responsibility are maintained explicitly (e.g., in controlling or workflow).
  Ensure that the organizational units or objects are correctly assigned to the user or their role.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  If the release is part of a release strategy (e.g., for purchase requisitions or orders), check the release strategy configuration.
  Make sure the release codes and release groups are correctly assigned to the organizational units and users.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security/Authorization Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, raise a request with your SAP security team to update the user's field of responsibility.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 – Display authorization check failure
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  ME54N – Release Purchase Requisition
  COHV – Mass processing of production orders
  IW32 – Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects to Check:
  
  M_BEST_WRK – Plant in Purchasing Document
  M_BEST_EKG – Purchasing Group
  C_AUFK_AUSP – Order authorization
  P_ORGIN – Organizational assignment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to authorization and release strategy errors.
  Review module-specific documentation for release strategy and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W5105 Release outside field of responsibility means the user is trying to release an object they are not authorized for. The solution involves verifying and updating user authorizations and ensuring the release strategy and organizational assignments are correctly configured.
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.