How To Fix CK581 - Missing authorization for BOM

CK581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Missing authorization for BOM

What causes this issue?

During costing, the system checked for the authorization to explode
a BOM. It did not find this authorization.

System Response

The affected material cannot be costed.

How to fix this error?

Your authorization profile must be modified. Use transaction SU53 to
determine the values with which the authorization object was checked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK581 - Missing authorization for BOM ?

  The SAP error message CK581, which indicates "Missing authorization for BOM," typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform operations related to Bill of Materials (BOM) but lacks the necessary authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile to access BOM-related transactions or data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects related to BOM.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes BOM access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions for BOM transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK581 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check