How To Fix WXP021 - No authorization for planning in version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for planning in version &

What causes this issue?

You want to change planning data in plan version &V1&. To do this you
require authorization for the following combination: activity/info
structure/version &V3&/&V2&/&V1&.
Authorization does not exist for user &V4&.
Also, you do not have display authorization and therefore you are
refused entry to planning for this plan version.

System Response

Displaying and changing planning data in version &V1& is therefore
refused.

How to fix this error?

Correct any possible incorrect entries or
contact your system administrator to receive the necessary
authorization for 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 WXP021 - No authorization for planning in version & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP021 No authorization for planning in version &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform planning activities in a specific planning version but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. In SAP, planning versions are often protected by authorization objects to control who can create, change, or display planning data in those versions.
  The placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the actual planning version ID for which the authorization is missing.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Planning versions are used in modules like SAP Controlling (CO-OM-CCA), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), or Product Cost Planning (CO-PC).
  Authorization checks are performed against authorization objects such as C_KK_VKO (for controlling versions) or other relevant objects depending on the module.
  If the user does not have the required authorization for the planning version, the system prevents planning activities and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the planning version mentioned in the error message.
  Check which authorization object controls access to this planning version.
  Common authorization objects include:
  
  C_KK_VKO (Controlling: Authorization for Versions)
  C_PA_VKO (Profitability Analysis: Authorization for Versions)
  C_PC_VKO (Product Cost Planning: Authorization for Versions)
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Use transaction SU01 or PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization for the planning version.
  Specifically, the user must have the planning version included in the authorization field (e.g., VKO field in the authorization object).
  
  
  
  Grant Missing Authorization:
  
  If missing, add the planning version to the user's role authorizations.
  Transport the changes if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  This helps confirm the missing authorization object and field.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP06 (Cost Center Planning)
  KP26 (Activity Type Planning)
  KEPM (Profitability Analysis Planning)
  These transactions may trigger the error if authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Fields:
  
  VKO: Version
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., 01 = Create, 02 = Change, 03 = Display)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your organization's security policies when granting authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations; restrict to only necessary planning versions and activities.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization for planning in the specified version.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the required authorization for the planning version to the user role.
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorization object and field.
  
  
  Objects
  C_KK_VKO, C_PA_VKO, C_PC_VKO (depending on module)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.