How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2B038 - No authorization to display synchronization units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2B -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authorization to display synchronization units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B038 - No authorization to display synchronization units ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B038 No authorization to display synchronization units typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view synchronization units in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or similar applications where synchronization units are used to manage system landscapes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations to access synchronization units.
  Role Configuration: The roles may not be properly configured to include the required authorization objects.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for viewing synchronization units.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to synchronization units. Common authorization objects for this purpose may include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_PLMI_* (Specific to Landscape Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify or create roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, log in again with the user account and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Landscape Management or the specific module you are working with to understand the authorization requirements better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to user management and authorization checks, such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B038.