How To Fix BOM_S4004 - User is not authorized to display the material BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM_S4 - BOM messages for S/4 HANA Fiori Apps

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User is not authorized to display the material BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM_S4004 - User is not authorized to display the material BOM ?

  The SAP error message BOM_S4004, which states "User is not authorized to display the material BOM," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the Bill of Materials (BOM) does not have the necessary authorization to view that specific BOM or the associated material.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to access BOM data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include permissions for BOM display.
  Material Status: The material associated with the BOM may have restrictions or statuses that limit visibility.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the organizational levels (plant, company code, etc.) associated with the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects, such as:
  
  B_BOM_AST (Authorization for BOM)
  B_BOM_BOM (Authorization for BOM Display)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Material and BOM Status:
  
  Verify that the material and BOM are active and not restricted by any status settings. You can check this in the BOM transaction (CS03) or material master (MM03).
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational levels (e.g., plant, storage location) associated with the BOM.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BOM access in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and BOM handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the BOM_S4004 error message.