How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API020 - You are not authorized to create the master equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API -

• Message number: 020

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API020 - You are not authorized to create the master equipment ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_EQUI_API020 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create master equipment in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the master equipment does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function module related to creating master equipment.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to equipment management (e.g., I_EQUIP, I_EQUIP_A, etc.) may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to equipment creation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the master equipment again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for equipment management. Common ones include:
  
  I_EQUIP - Equipment Management
  I_EQUIP_A - Equipment Management: Create/Change
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully create the master equipment in SAP.