How To Fix PMMO_DISTRIBUTION036 - You are not authorized to run distribution with undistribute function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_DISTRIBUTION - Messages for Distribution in PMMO

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You are not authorized to run distribution with undistribute function

What causes this issue?

You are trying to execute the distribution run with a
<DS:DE.PMMO_DRPID_D>profile</> for which the
<DS:DE.PMMO_DISTR_UNDISTRIBUTE_ALL>undistribute all</> or
<DS:DE.PMMO_DISTR_UNDISTRIBUTE_UNPEGD>undistribute unpegged</>
functions are activated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Authorization object <AB>I_PMMO_DIS</> with <AB>ACTVT </>'89' is
required to execute a distribution run with the activated functions
<ZH>undistributed all </>or<ZH> undistributed unpegged</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION036 - You are not authorized to run distribution with undistribute function ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION036 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute the distribution process with the "undistribute" function in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to perform the undistribution function.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to the undistribution process.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict certain users from performing undistribution actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the undistribution function.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (such as PM_MAINTAIN, PM_DISP, etc.) are included in the user’s roles. The specific authorization objects required can vary based on the configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the undistribution function again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for specific details on authorization objects related to the PM module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the PMMO_DISTRIBUTION036 error.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures and authorizations required for performing distribution and undistribution functions in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the PMMO_DISTRIBUTION036 error message.