How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP058 - You are not authorized to change a recipe

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a recipe

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP058 - You are not authorized to change a recipe ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP058 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a recipe in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or SAP EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) modules, where recipes are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify the recipe. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Recipe Status: The recipe may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., released or locked).
  Object Locks: The recipe might be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction SU01 or by consulting with the SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to recipe management, such as C_RCP_AUTH or similar.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe Status:
  
  Check the status of the recipe in question. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status to allow modifications (e.g., from "Released" to "In Development").
  This can typically be done in the recipe management transaction (e.g., C201 for creating recipes).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the recipe is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to recipe management for any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for recipe management in SAP PLM.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to recipe management include:
  
  C201: Create Recipe
  C202: Change Recipe
  C203: Display Recipe
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.