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

RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK018 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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