How To Fix IS080 - No authorization for equipment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No authorization for equipment &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS080 - No authorization for equipment & ?

  The SAP error message IS080 ("No authorization for equipment &") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action on a piece of equipment for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the equipment.
  Authorization Profile: The user's role or profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific equipment or transaction.
  Equipment Status: The equipment may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator can modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., I_S_EQUIP for equipment management).
  Ensure that the role includes the correct organizational levels and authorizations for the equipment in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Verify if the equipment is in a status that allows access. If it is restricted, you may need to change its status or consult with the relevant department.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request access when needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to equipment management include I_S_EQUIP (Equipment) and I_S_MAINT (Maintenance).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IS080 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.