How To Fix PLMIFO_GEN002 - No authorization for search help &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMIFO_GEN - Interactive Forms in PLM - General Functions

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for search help &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMIFO_GEN002 - No authorization for search help & ?

  The SAP error message PLMIFO_GEN002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific search help in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of using the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module or other areas where search helps are utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to access the search help. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Changes: If a user's role has been changed or if they have been assigned a new role that does not include the necessary authorizations, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or adjust the existing roles to include the necessary authorizations for the search help.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant search helps.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on authorization objects related to search helps and PLM functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PLMIFO_GEN002 error.