How To Fix /PLMB/BA_EXP019 - You are not authorized to overwrite standard selection layouts

/PLMB/BA_EXP019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_EXP -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to overwrite standard selection layouts

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/PLMB/BA_EXP019 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP019 indicates that a user is attempting to overwrite a standard selection layout but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where certain actions are restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to modify or overwrite standard selection layouts. In SAP, standard layouts are typically protected to prevent unauthorized changes that could affect system integrity or user experience.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify selection layouts. This typically involves having the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_USER_AUTH or specific authorizations