How To Fix WN069 - You are not authorized to display plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN069 - You are not authorized to display plant & ?

  The SAP error message WN069, which states "You are not authorized to display plant &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access the specified plant in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions where plant-specific data is being accessed, such as inventory management, production planning, or procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view or manage the specified plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The user may not be assigned to the plant in question, either due to organizational structure or user role configuration.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by an administrator using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Assign Necessary Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the administrator should assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects for the specific plant.
  Review Plant Assignment: Ensure that the user is assigned to the relevant plant in the organizational structure. This can be checked in the user master record.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plant data. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Authorization for Plant)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  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 related to the WN069 error message.