How To Fix PMMO_DISTRIBUTION003 - You are not authorized to display the PMMO distribution log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_DISTRIBUTION - Messages for Distribution in PMMO

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the PMMO distribution log

What causes this issue?

The system checked your user settings to see if the object S_TCODE has
the value TCD = <ZH>PMMO_DISLOG</>.

System Response

You are not authorized to display the application log for distribution.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION003 - You are not authorized to display the PMMO distribution log ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION003, which states "You are not authorized to display the PMMO distribution log," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the PMMO (Plant Maintenance and Material Management) distribution log does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to view that log.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the PMMO distribution log.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow access to the PMMO distribution log.
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for PMMO activities.
  If the user does not have the appropriate role, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects for PMMO distribution log access.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_PM_MAINT: Authorizations related to Plant Maintenance
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the PMMO distribution log again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to PMMO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on how to manage authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the PMMO distribution log.