How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO016 - You are not authorized to edit change records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO016 - You are not authorized to edit change records ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit change records in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows editing of change records.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or function.
  Change Record Status: The change record may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., it may be locked or completed).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what