How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO147 - You are not authorized to create an object without owning context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an object without owning context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO147 - You are not authorized to create an object without owning context ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO147: You are not authorized to create an object without owning context typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Objects or SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a user attempts to create an object (like a document, change request, etc.) without having the necessary authorizations or ownership of the context in which the object is being created.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to create an object in the specified context. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Context Ownership: The user is trying to create an object in a context (like a project or a document folder) that they do not own or have not been granted access to.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict object creation based on ownership or context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create objects in the desired context.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization failed.
  
  
  
  Context Ownership:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned as the owner of the context where they are trying to create the object. If not, either change the ownership or assign the user the necessary permissions to create objects in that context.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include object creation permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific module (e.g., PLM) to understand the authorization requirements for creating objects.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system configuration settings related to object creation and context management. This may require assistance from a system administrator or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.