How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO026 - You are not authorized to change variant &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You are not authorized to change variant &1&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO026 - You are not authorized to change variant &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO026 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific variant in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant management, where users may attempt to modify or delete a variant that they do not have the necessary permissions to alter.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specified variant. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Ownership of the Variant: The variant may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to modify it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may restrict access to specific variants based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change the variant.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator can add the required authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to variant management include S_PROGRAM, S_USER_AUTH, and S_TCODE.
  
  
  
  Variant Ownership:
  
  If the variant is owned by another user, you may need to contact that user or an administrator to request changes or to have the variant transferred to your ownership.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding variant management and user authorizations to ensure compliance with organizational 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: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_PROGRAM - Authorization for Programs
  S_USER_AUTH - User Authorization
  S_TCODE - Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/PPE_BO026.