How To Fix EAMS_GEF_MC002 - User &1 is not authorized to edit the geometry of Technical Object &2

EAMS_GEF_MC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_GEF_MC - Message Class for GEF Plugin Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to edit the geometry of Technical Object &2

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EAMS_GEF_MC002 - Details

• The SAP error message EAMS_GEF_MC002 indicates that a user is attempting to edit the geometry of a technical object but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of Asset Management and Plant Maintenance modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to edit the geometry of the specified technical object.
  Object Status: The technical object may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., it might be locked or in a completed state).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from editing geometries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately