How To Fix /PLMB/PR_BO046 - You do not have authorization to change process route

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/PR_BO -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change process route

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/PR_BO046 - You do not have authorization to change process route ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/PR_BO046 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a process route in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where process routes are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to process route management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to modify process routes.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object type that the user is trying to modify, which are not covered by their current authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization objects for process route changes may include:
  
  C_PRPT (Process Route)
  C_PRPT_A (Process Route - Change)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions to change process routes.
  
  
  
  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 transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in PLM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage process routes and the importance of authorizations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMB/PR_BO046.