How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL047 - Explosion recipe is not exploded; you are not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Explosion recipe is not exploded; you are not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL047 - Explosion recipe is not exploded; you are not authorized ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL047 indicates that the explosion of a recipe is not allowed due to authorization issues. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Process Management modules, where users need specific authorizations to perform certain actions, such as exploding a recipe.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to explode the recipe does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions related to recipe management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations required for recipe explosion.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for recipe explosion.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as C_RCA_EXPL (for recipe explosion) or any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to explode the recipe again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to recipe management in SAP. This may include objects like C_RCA_EXPL for recipe explosion.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and recipe management functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to recipe management include:
  
  C223 - Create Recipe
  C224 - Change Recipe
  C225 - Display Recipe
  C226 - Recipe Explosion
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully explode the recipe in SAP.