How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO005 - You are not authorized to create change records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to create change records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO005 - You are not authorized to create change records ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO005 indicates that a user is not authorized to create change records in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar functionalities where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create change records.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for creating change records may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for creating change records.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG:
  
  Add the required authorization objects related to change record creation (e.g., S_PL0_CRM, S_PL0_CRM_AUTH, etc.).
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  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 roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to change records in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_PL0_CRM: Authorization for Change Request Management.
  S_PL0_CRM_AUTH: Authorization for Change Request Management authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on roles and authorizations related to Change Request Management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PLMI/CR_BO005 error message.