How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS071 - You are not authorized to change MatBOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You are not authorized to change MatBOM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS071 - You are not authorized to change MatBOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS071 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a Material Bill of Materials (MatBOM) for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, where users need specific authorizations to modify BOMs.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions to change the specified Material BOM.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., released or locked).
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to BOM changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change BOMs.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator should update the user’s roles to include the necessary authorizations for BOM changes.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization objects, such as C_BOM_A (for BOM maintenance).
  
  
  
  BOM Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the BOM. If it is locked or released, you may need to change its status or create a new version of the BOM to make changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing BOMs and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and BOM status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BOM management, such as C_BOM_A and C_BOM_D.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOM management include CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the necessary transactions and authorization objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/AL_GSS071.