How To Fix /PLMB/OSET042 - Object set &1 contains objects you are not allowed to access

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/OSET -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Object set &1 contains objects you are not allowed to access

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/OSET042 - Object set &1 contains objects you are not allowed to access ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/OSET042 indicates that the object set you are trying to access contains objects that you do not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations for one or more objects in the object set.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that grant access to the specific objects.
  Object Set Configuration: The object set may have been configured to include objects that are restricted based on the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the required objects. This can be done through transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the user needs access to specific objects, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 details of the error and the objects you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test again to ensure that the user can access the object set without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transactions or data you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand how they are structured in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.