How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO029 - You are not authorized to display change number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO029 - You are not authorized to display change number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO029 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific change number. This typically occurs in the context of change management or engineering change management processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified change number. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that limit access to certain change numbers based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  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 checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the change number.
  
  
  
  Review Change Number Status:
  
  Check the status of the change number in question. If it is in a restricted status, you may need to change its status or request access from an authorized user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the authorization issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to change management in your SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant configuration paths.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues in change management. You can also check the SAP Community or forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects related to change management, such as C_PROD (Product Change Management) or others that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to authorization issues in change management for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PLMI/ECN_BO029.