How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC017 - You are not authorized to display a technical object (FLOC)

EAMS_UI_MISC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_UI_MISC - Messages for UI Components

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC017 - You are not authorized to display a technical object (FLOC) ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display 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 need specific permissions to access certain data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow access to functional locations.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user, leading to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the