How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ACC008 - You are not authorized to display the parent context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ACC -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the parent context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC008 - You are not authorized to display the parent context ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display the parent context in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where hierarchical data structures are involved.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to access or view the parent context of a particular object or data structure. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the required authorization objects that grant access to the parent context.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  Hierarchical Data Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on viewing certain hierarchical data based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the parent context.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects related to the context the user is trying to access. Common authorization objects in PLM might include:
  
  S_PLMB_AUTH (for PLM-specific authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes)
  Other relevant authorization objects based on the specific context.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the role maintenance transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Adding the necessary authorization objects to the role.
  Assigning the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  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 for PLM or the specific module you are working with to understand the authorization requirements better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to authorization management, such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PLMB/AUTH_ACC008 error message.