How To Fix WXP018 - You do not have change authorization for planning in version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You do not have change authorization for planning in version &

What causes this issue?

You want to change planning data within plan version &V1&. To do this,
you require authorization for the activity/info structure/version &V3&/
&V2&/&V1& combination.
Authorization does not exist for user &V4&.

System Response

Changing planning data within &V1& is therefore disallowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries if the error has been cause by incorrect entries
or correct your system administrator so that you can be assigned the
necessary authorization for authorization object 'M_INFO_MCD'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 WXP018 - You do not have change authorization for planning in version & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXP018:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXP018
  Text: You do not have change authorization for planning in version &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to make changes to a planning version in SAP (typically in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation or SAP BW Planning) but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. The system checks the user's authorizations against the planning version, and if the user lacks the required change rights, this message is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Planning Versions in SAP are used to separate different sets of planning data (e.g., actuals, forecasts, budgets).
  Each planning version can have specific authorizations assigned.
  The authorization check is usually based on authorization objects like S_RS_COMP (Authorization for InfoProvider) or specific planning-related authorization objects.
  If the user has only display or read access but tries to perform a change operation, the system blocks the action and issues WXP018.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure the user has the appropriate authorization objects assigned with the correct activity (change = 02) for the planning version in question.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object to Check:
  
  S_RS_COMP (Authorization for InfoProvider)
  
  Activity = 02 (Change)
  InfoProvider = relevant InfoProvider for planning
  
  
  S_RS_AUTH (Authorization for Planning Versions)
  
  Planning Version = the version user wants to change
  Activity = 02 (Change)
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If missing, add/change the roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transport the updated roles to the relevant system if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the planning version itself might be locked or restricted.
  Use transaction RSPLAN or relevant planning transactions to check version settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating authorizations, test the change operation again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPLAN – Planning functions and version management
  SU01 – User maintenance
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SE93 – Check transaction codes related to planning
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RS_COMP – InfoProvider authorization
  S_RS_AUTH – Planning version authorization
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional guidance on planning authorizations.
  Check for OSS Notes related to WXP018 if the problem persists after authorization checks.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP018: No change authorization for planning version
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks change authorization for the planning version
  
  
  Solution
  Assign/change user roles to include change authorization for the planning version and InfoProvider
  
  
  Check
  Authorization objects S_RS_COMP and S_RS_AUTH with activity = 02
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific role adjustments or further troubleshooting, please provide details about your SAP system version and the planning application you are using.