How To Fix /PICM/UI117 - You are not authorized to display change requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to display change requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI117 - You are not authorized to display change requests ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI117 You are not authorized to display change requests typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage change requests in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of change management or transport management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to access change requests.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to change request management may not be included in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the change request functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to change requests.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to change requests, such as S_CTS_ADMI (Change and Transport System Administration) and S_CTS_REQUEST (Change and Transport System Request).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test to confirm that the user can now access the change requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and change request handling for more detailed information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer) and SE10 (Transport Organizer - Workbench Requests) for managing change requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access change requests in the SAP system.