How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM011 - You do not have authorization to change material BOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 011

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM011 - You do not have authorization to change material BOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a 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 only users with the appropriate permissions can make changes to critical data like BOMs.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that allows them to change BOMs. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that restricts changes, although this is less common for authorization errors.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific plant or organizational unit associated with the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for BOM changes is typically C_BOM_AUS (for BOM authorization). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  Check if the user has the required activity (e.g., 02 for change) for the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required permissions.
  This can be done by a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access to role management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the BOM again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_BOM_AUS: Authorization for BOM
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM011.