How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC059 - You are not authorized for change number & and activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You are not authorized for change number & and activity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC059 - You are not authorized for change number & and activity & ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC059 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific change number and activity. This typically occurs in the context of Change Management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Numbers (ECNs) or Change Requests.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access or modify the specified change number or activity.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., it may be locked or in a status that does not allow changes).
  
  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.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the change management activities.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Change Number Status:
  
  Verify the status of the change number in question. If it is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to unlock it or change its status to allow the required activities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines related to change management and authorization roles to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects related to change management, such as C_CHANGE or C_ECN (specific to your organization’s configuration).
  Change Management Process: Understanding the overall change management process in SAP can help in identifying where the authorization issues may arise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC059.