How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC004 - No Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC004 - No Authorization ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action within the SAP system, particularly related to the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction or function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction may not be satisfied, leading to the error.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Review 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.
  Authorization Object Analysis: Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the transaction and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  Role Adjustment: If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to PM/EAM include I_S_MANDT, I_TCODE, I_AUTH, and others specific to the transactions being accessed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, SU53, PFCG, and SUIM (User Information System) for analyzing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PLM_SE_EAM_SC004 error.