How To Fix /PLMB/BA_EXP021 - You are not authorized to create standard selection layouts

/PLMB/BA_EXP021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_EXP -

• Message number: 021

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

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/PLMB/BA_EXP021 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create standard selection layouts in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of using the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when users attempt to customize or create selection layouts for reports or data views.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to create or modify standard selection layouts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the