How To Fix /PLMB/OSET038 - You are not authorized to create object set &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/OSET -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to create object set &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/OSET038 - You are not authorized to create object set &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/OSET038 indicates that a user is not authorized to create an object set in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a user attempts to create an object set but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  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 permissions to create object sets in the PLM module. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects related to object set creation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow for the creation of object sets.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the latest roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating object sets.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or request that a security administrator do so.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are assigned but do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role. This can be done using transaction PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects related to PLM and object set creation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create the object set again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. For PLM, you may need to look for specific authorization objects related to object sets, such as S_PLMB_OBJSET or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in PLM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PLM and authorization management for best practices and detailed information on managing user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PLMB/OSET038 error.