How To Fix RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK018 - You are not authorized to maintain variant BOM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK - BOM Consistency Check and Correction Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain variant BOM &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to read or maintain variant BOM &V1&.

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?

You must have the required authorization roles assigned from the
authorization object <AB>C_STUE_BER</>. Please contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK018 - You are not authorized to maintain variant BOM &1 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK018 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a variant Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create, change, or display a variant BOM but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to maintain variant BOMs.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects related to BOM maintenance are not assigned to the user’s profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user role that includes BOM maintenance capabilities.
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for BOM maintenance.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to add the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to BOM maintenance include:
  
  C_BOM_A: Authorization for BOM maintenance.
  C_BOM_T: Authorization for BOM types.
  
  
  
  
  
  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 perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for maintaining BOMs to ensure compliance with any specific processes or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  Authorization Check: The authorization check for BOMs is typically performed when accessing the BOM maintenance transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to BOM authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.