How To Fix /PICM/UI120 - You are not authorized to edit change requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 120

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI120 - You are not authorized to edit change requests ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI120 You are not authorized to edit change requests typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to edit change requests in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of change management or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to edit change requests.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for change request editing.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent editing of certain objects or transactions.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for editing change requests.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering