How To Fix DFPS_PM004 - No change auth. for functional location &1. Installation not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFPS_PM - Additional Functions: DFPS Plant Maintenance

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No change auth. for functional location &1. Installation not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFPS_PM004 - No change auth. for functional location &1. Installation not possible. ?

  The SAP error message DFPS_PM004 indicates that there is no change authorization for a functional location when trying to perform an installation. This typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where functional locations are used to manage assets and their maintenance.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user attempting to make changes to the specified functional location. This can happen due to:
  
  User Role Configuration: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform changes on the functional location.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., I_S_MAINT) is not properly configured to allow the user to make changes.
  Functional Location Status: The functional location may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it might be locked or in a status that restricts modifications).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include change authorization for functional locations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (like I_S_MAINT) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the functional location.
  
  
  
  Check Functional Location Status:
  
  Ensure that the functional location is not in a status that prevents changes. You can check the status in the functional location master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and functional locations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the installation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  IL01 (Create Functional Location) to check the functional location details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to functional locations and maintenance activities.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the installation to proceed.