How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP293 - You are not authorized for authorization group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: You are not authorized for authorization group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP293 - You are not authorized for authorization group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP293 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires authorization for a specific authorization group, but they do not have the necessary permissions. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where authorization groups are used to control access to certain functionalities or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Configuration: The authorization group may not be correctly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization was missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Identify the role that should include the required authorization.
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to the authorization group in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to restrict access to certain objects or transactions based on user roles. Understanding how these groups are configured in your system is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.