How To Fix FRMLDLG162 - You are not authorized to display the BOM

FRMLDLG162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG162 - You are not authorized to display the BOM ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG162, which states "You are not authorized to display the BOM," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the areas of production planning and materials management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This could be due to missing authorization objects related to BOM display.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes BOM display permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or data.
  
  
  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 specific authorization object is