How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BPM_CONTRL003 - No authorization to create change options

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BPM_CONTRL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization to create change options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BPM_CONTRL003 - No authorization to create change options ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BPM_CONTRL003 No authorization to create change options typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify change options in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Business Process Management (BPM) or related applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or objects related to change options.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the creation of change options.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating change options.
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the BPM change options. Common authorization objects might include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and others specific to BPM.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BPM and authorization management to understand the required roles and authorizations better.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PM0/ABP_BPM_CONTRL003.