How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO012 - You are not authorized to display engineering record &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to display engineering record &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO012 - You are not authorized to display engineering record &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO012 You are not authorized to display engineering record &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view a specific engineering record in the SAP system. This is a common issue in systems with strict access controls, especially in modules related to engineering change management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the engineering record.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes permissions for the engineering change management (ECM) or engineering record (ECR) functionalities.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the engineering record that limit access based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to engineering records. Common authorization objects for engineering change management include:
  
  C_PROD_MAINT (Product Maintenance)
  C_ECR_MAINT (Engineering Change Record Maintenance)
  C_ECR_AUTH (Authorization for Engineering Change Records)
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Check Organizational Levels: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units or plants associated with the engineering record.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to engineering change management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and gain access to the engineering record in question.