How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO030 - You are not authorized to &1 engineering record &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You are not authorized to &1 engineering record &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO030 - You are not authorized to &1 engineering record &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO030 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific engineering record. This error typically arises 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:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the specified engineering record.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the engineering records.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: There may be specific authorizations set up for the engineering records that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, 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 authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has the correct roles assigned. You can do this using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary access.
  Modifying existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization objects and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to access the engineering record again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to PLM and ECRs. Common authorization objects include C_TPLM_ECR for Engineering Change Records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PLMI/ECR_BO030.