How To Fix 29026 - You are not authorized to create variants for this BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You are not authorized to create variants for this BOM

What causes this issue?

Your user profile contains details of all 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 user profile does not allow you to create this variant.

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 responsible for BOM
maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29026 - You are not authorized to create variants for this BOM ?

  The SAP error message 29026, "You are not authorized to create variants for this BOM," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a variant for a Bill of Materials (BOM) but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of production planning and materials management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create or modify BOM variants. This is often due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of variants (e.g., it might be locked or not released).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict variant creation based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for BOM variant creation (e.g., authorization objects like C_BOM_A).
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Check the status of the BOM using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to ensure it is not locked or in a status that prevents variant creation.
  If the BOM is not released, consider releasing it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, work with your SAP security team to request the necessary roles or adjustments to the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that might restrict variant creation for BOMs.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for creating BOM variants, including understanding their authorization roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as C_BOM_A (BOM: Authorization for BOM Maintenance) and C_BOM_V (BOM: Authorization for BOM Variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to BOM variant creation and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 29026.