How To Fix FRMLDLG158 - You do not have authorization for &1 (&2) for formula &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 158

• Message text: You do not have authorization for &1 (&2) for formula &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG158 - You do not have authorization for &1 (&2) for formula &3 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG158 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific formula in the system. This error typically arises in the context of formula management, particularly in modules like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to access a formula (identified by &1, &2, and &3 in the error message) for which they lack the required authorization.
  The authorization object related to formula access is not properly assigned to the user's role or profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing formulas.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the authorization objects related to formula access. Common authorization objects that might be relevant include:
  
  C_TPLM_FM (for formula management)
  C_TPLM_FM_AUTH (for formula authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific formula or formula group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FRMLDLG158 error message.