How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO034 - Access authorizations are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Access authorizations are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO034 - Access authorizations are missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO034 Access authorizations are missing typically indicates that a user is trying to access a particular function or transaction in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various modules, including PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or other areas where specific access rights are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or may be missing from the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or function being accessed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the transaction. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP security and authorizations for users and administrators to better understand how to manage access rights effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PLMI/DIR_BO034 Access authorizations are missing error message.