How To Fix WPLG041 - You are not authorized to maintain layout module version variants

WPLG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPLG - Interfaces for Space Management

• Message number: 041

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain layout module version variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPLG041 - You are not authorized to maintain layout module version variants ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WPLG041 – "You are not authorized to maintain layout module version variants"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain (create, change, or delete) layout module version variants in SAP. Layout module version variants are typically used in SAPscript or Smart Forms to manage different versions of print layouts or forms.
  The authorization check fails when the user tries to perform an action on layout module version variants without the required permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  The user needs the appropriate authorization object(s) to maintain layout module version variants.
  Typically, the relevant authorization object is S_PROGRAM or S_CTS_ADMI depending on the system and context.
  For layout module variants, the authorization object S_PROGRAM with the activity for change (activity = 02) on the relevant program or object might be required.
  Also, check if the user has authorization for the transport organizer (S_CTS_ADMI) if changes are transported.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles/Profiles:
  
  Identify the role or