How To Fix /PICM/UI121 - You are not authorized to edit issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit issues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI121 - You are not authorized to edit issues ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI121 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 Solution Manager environments.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to edit issues. This could be due to missing roles assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or object authorizations for editing issues.
  User Status: The user might be in a status that restricts editing capabilities, such as being locked or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for editing issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to editing issues may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the application area.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to the editing of issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that may have additional permissions.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs to see if there are any other related errors or warnings that could provide more context on the authorization issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.