How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM014 - You do not have authorization to delete material BOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 014

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM014 - You do not have authorization to delete material BOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM014 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a material Bill of Materials (BOM) in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when users attempt to perform actions for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to delete BOMs. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for BOM deletion.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow BOM deletion.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct profile that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  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 check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Check if the roles include the necessary authorizations for BOM management, specifically for deleting BOMs.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to add them to the user’s role. The relevant authorization objects for BOM management typically include:
  
  C_BOM_APPL (BOM: Application)
  C_BOM_MAINT (BOM: Maintenance)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., 02 for delete) for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify 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 new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to delete the BOM again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BOM management and authorization concepts to better understand the permissions required for various actions.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage BOMs and the importance of proper authorization management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to delete the material BOM as needed.