How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS002 - You are not authorized for activity '&1' for object &2 (object type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized for activity '&1' for object &2 (object type &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS002 - You are not authorized for activity '&1' for object &2 (object type &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS002 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity on a particular business object. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks within SAP, particularly in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module or related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the specified action on the given object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  Object Type Restrictions: The authorization check may be failing due to restrictions on the specific object type being accessed.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the activity in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the activity and object type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This transaction shows the last failed authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects in the user’s profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary 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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various activities and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.