How To Fix EAMS_BO177 - You are not authorized to create an order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 177

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_BO177 - You are not authorized to create an order ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_BO177, which states "You are not authorized to create an order," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to create an order in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as SAP PM (Plant Maintenance), SAP MM (Materials Management), or others, depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to create orders. This could be due to missing authorization objects or insufficient activity permissions.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for order creation.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., plant, company code) that prevent the user from creating orders in certain contexts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for order creation.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., I_ORDER, I_EAM, etc.) are included in the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the order creation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for creating orders and provide training if necessary.
  Document any changes made to user roles for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control order creation in the specific SAP module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the EAMS_BO177 error message.