How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO028 - You are not authorized to create change number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You are not authorized to create change number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO028 - You are not authorized to create change number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO028 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a change number in the system. This is typically related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within SAP, particularly in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the action they are trying to perform. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating change numbers.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be organizational policies or restrictions in place that limit who can create change numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding roles that contain the necessary authorization objects related to change management.
  Common authorization objects related to change management include C_TPLM_ECN (for Engineering Change Management) and others depending on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the change number again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in the context of Engineering Change Management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and Engineering Change Management to understand the necessary roles and authorizations better.
  Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training for users on the authorization process and how to request necessary permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/ECN_BO028.