How To Fix /PLMB/OSET033 - You are not authorized to create object sets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/OSET -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You are not authorized to create object sets

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/OSET033 - You are not authorized to create object sets ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/OSET033: You are not authorized to create object sets typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create object sets in the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to create object sets.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for creating object sets.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for creating object sets may include /PLMB/OSET or similar. You can check the specific authorization objects required for the action you are trying to perform.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and then assign the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to create the object set again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects related to the specific module you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for user management and authorization checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully create object sets in SAP.