How To Fix /PICM/UI002 - You are not authorized to edit issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit issues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI002 - You are not authorized to edit issues ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI002 You are not authorized to edit issues typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to edit issues within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Project Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary authorizations to edit issues. This could be due to missing authorization objects or incorrect role assignments.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow editing of issues.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict editing capabilities based on certain criteria (e.g., status of the issue, project phase).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review your user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that your user role includes the necessary authorization objects related to editing issues (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify your user role to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, request your SAP security team to update your role.
  
  
  
  Review Issue Status:
  
  Check if the issue you are trying to edit is in a status that allows editing. Some statuses may be locked for editing to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, log out and log back into the system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to editing issues in SAP. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and specific objects related to the module you are working in.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for requesting role changes and understanding their authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.