How To Fix /PM0/ABR_MSG_PLIB002 - You are not authorized to invalidate the Product Library shared memory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_MSG_PLIB -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to invalidate the Product Library shared memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_MSG_PLIB002 - You are not authorized to invalidate the Product Library shared memory ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_MSG_PLIB002 indicates that a user is attempting to invalidate the Product Library shared memory but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) and is related to the Product Library functionality.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user trying to invalidate the Product Library shared memory. In SAP, certain actions require specific roles or permissions, and if a user does not have these, they will encounter authorization errors.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Look for the authorization object related to the Product Library, which is typically S_TCODE for transaction codes or other specific authorization objects related to the Product Library.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them a role that includes the required permissions. This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that control access to the Product Library functions. You may need to look for objects like S_ABAP, S_RFC, or any custom authorization objects that your organization has implemented.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to invalidate the Product Library shared memory again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding the Product Library and its management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93 (for checking transaction codes) and SUIM (for user information system) to analyze user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the Product Library and authorization issues. SAP Notes can provide insights into known issues and recommended solutions.
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PM0/ABR_MSG_PLIB002.