How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS003 - You are not authorized for activity '&1' for object type &2 in context &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS -

• Message number: 003

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS003 - You are not authorized for activity '&1' for object type &2 in context &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS003 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity related to a business object in the context of a particular application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where authorization checks are enforced.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the specified action on the specified object type in the given context. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to the activity may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required activities.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the activity and object type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message details.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific activities and object types in your SAP environment.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC_BO_AS003.