How To Fix 29021 - You are not authorized for this reference


29021 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

  • Message number: 021

  • Message text: You are not authorized for this reference

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  • What causes this issue?

    Your profile contains details of which BOM transactions you are allowed
    to carry out, according to BOM category. This authorization is defined
    further in your user profile, via combinations of field values for BOM
    usage and authorization group.
    Your current profile does not authorize you to use the selected
    alternative of the reference.

    How to fix this error?

    Consult your system manager responsible for authorizations. The value
    range in your user profile may need to be changed.
    If no change is planned, inform your system manager for BOMs.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29021 - You are not authorized for this reference ?
    The SAP error message "29021: You are not authorized for this reference" typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a resource or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or specific data.
    
    Cause: Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. Role Issues: The user’s assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform. Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that the user is trying to access. Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing. Review the user’s roles and

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