How To Fix /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES015 - No authorization to amend this object category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization to amend this object category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES015 - No authorization to amend this object category ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES015 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to amend a specific object category in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or Asset Management modules, where users are trying to modify or update certain objects but lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific object category they are trying to amend.
  Object Category Restrictions: Certain object categories may have restrictions based on the configuration or business rules set within the SAP system.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific actions or object categories may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the object category in question.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role design.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES015.