How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO016 - You are not authorized to copy engineering record &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO016 - You are not authorized to copy engineering record &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO016 indicates that a user is not authorized to copy an engineering record. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Records (ECRs).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation on the specified engineering record.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the required permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Authorization: The authorization check may be specific to the engineering record or the type of change being made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for copying engineering records.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as C_PROD (for product-related authorizations) or any other specific objects related to engineering change management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the copy operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues related to ECRs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in PLM to understand the necessary roles and permissions for working with engineering records.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PLMI/ECR_BO016.