How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC016 - You are not authorized to change a technical object (FLOC)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_UI_MISC - Messages for UI Components

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a technical object (FLOC)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC016 - You are not authorized to change a technical object (FLOC) ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC016 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a technical object, specifically a Functional Location (FLOC). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, where users may attempt to modify or update details related to functional locations but lack the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role attempting to make changes to the functional location. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow changes to functional locations.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that has the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not be correctly configured to allow changes to functional locations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for changing functional locations.
  If the user is missing the appropriate role, you may need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access to the role maintenance (transaction code PFCG), check the authorization objects related to functional locations (e.g., I_S_T001 for functional location management).
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations (like change, display, create) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for EAM and functional locations. Common objects include:
  
  I_S_T001: Authorization for functional location management.
  I_S_T002: Authorization for equipment management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage and configure them effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to allow the user to change the functional location as needed.