How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE007 - Context administrator role not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Context administrator role not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE007 - Context administrator role not specified ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE007 Context administrator role not specified typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a user tries to perform an action that requires a specific role or authorization that has not been assigned or defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary context administrator role assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the required roles for the PLM context.
  Authorization Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions to access the PLM functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Check if the user has been assigned the appropriate context administrator role. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP (Transaction code: SU01).
  If the role is missing, assign the required role to the user. The role may need to be created or modified to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the context administrator role is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the role's authorizations and ensuring that it includes the necessary permissions for PLM activities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization issues. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to PLM roles and authorizations to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on role configuration in PLM.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that may have additional roles assigned.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in SAP PLM.