How To Fix WN067 - You are not authorized to create plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 067

• Message text: You are not authorized to create plant &

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN067 - You are not authorized to create plant & ?

  The SAP error message WN067, which states "You are not authorized to create plant &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a new plant in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where strict authorization controls are in place to ensure that only certain users can perform specific actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to create a plant. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to plant creation.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary permissions for the specific plant area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to plant creation include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Sales Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transaction codes related to plant creation (e.g., OX10 for creating plants).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the changes by attempting to create the plant again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX10: Create Plant
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plant creation and ensure that they are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  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 resolve the WN067 error and gain the necessary access to create a plant in SAP.