How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API019 - You are not authorized to change the master equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the master equipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API019 - You are not authorized to change the master equipment ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API019 indicates that a user is attempting to change the master equipment but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the master equipment. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function module being accessed.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific equipment or equipment types that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorization objects for changing master equipment. Common authorization objects related to equipment management include:
  
  I_EQUIP (Equipment)
  I_EQUIP_MAINT (Equipment Maintenance)
  
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific equipment or equipment types, the security team may need to modify the authorization objects to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to equipment management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure that the authorization model aligns with your organization’s policies and that users have the appropriate access levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API019.