How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM009 - You do not have authorization to display material BOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display material BOM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM009 - You do not have authorization to display material BOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM009 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display the material Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the relevant authorization object related to BOMs.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to view BOMs for the specified material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts access, although this is less common.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for BOMs is typically C_BOM_A (for BOM authorization). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  Check if the user has the required activity (e.g., display) for the BOM.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG to manage roles and 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 to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test again to see if the user can now access the BOM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage them.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM009.