How To Fix M7537 - You are not authorized to explode the bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 537

• Message text: You are not authorized to explode the bill of material

What causes this issue?

Due to the settings in your user master record, you are not
authorized to explode the bill of material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7537 - You are not authorized to explode the bill of material ?

  The SAP error message M7537, "You are not authorized to explode the bill of material," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or explode a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various transactions related to production planning, material management, or engineering.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view or explode the BOM.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for BOM-related transactions.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that restricts access, although this is less common for authorization errors.
  
  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 check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for BOM access, such as:
  
  M_BOM_AEN (Authorization for BOM: Change)
  M_BOM_AKT (Authorization for BOM: Display)
  
  
  If the roles do not include these authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. 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 explode the BOM again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOMs include:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BOM management to ensure proper access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7537 error and gain the necessary access to explode the Bill of Materials in SAP.