How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM128 - No change authorization for functional location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: No change authorization for functional location &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM128 - No change authorization for functional location &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM128 No change authorization for functional location &1 typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a functional location in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the functional location. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object.
  Functional Location Settings: The functional location itself may have specific settings that restrict changes based on user roles or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects (e.g., I_S_PMA for Plant Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the specific functional location and the actions the user is trying to perform (e.g., create, change, display).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Functional Location Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the functional location that might prevent changes. This could include status settings or organizational restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then attempt the action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Plant Maintenance include:
  
  I_S_PMA (Plant Maintenance)
  I_S_PML (Plant Maintenance - Functional Locations)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /ISDFPS/PM128.