How To Fix /PLMB/GSS_R2X038 - No authorization to display synchronization units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/GSS_R2X -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authorization to display synchronization units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/GSS_R2X038 - No authorization to display synchronization units ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/GSS_R2X038 No authorization to display synchronization units typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view synchronization units in the SAP system. This error is related to the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, specifically in the context of synchronization units, which are used for managing data synchronization between different systems or components.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access synchronization units.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing synchronization units.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization objects from the SU53 output, you can add them to the relevant role in PFCG.
  Common authorization objects related to PLM and synchronization units may include S_PLMB_SCU or similar, but this can vary based on your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to access the synchronization units again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PLM and authorization management to understand the specific requirements for accessing synchronization units.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering authorization issues, consider training on SAP security and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMB/GSS_R2X038.