How To Fix RSSEM226 - No authorization to lock or unlock SEM-BCS

RSSEM226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No authorization to lock or unlock SEM-BCS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM226 - No authorization to lock or unlock SEM-BCS ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM226 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to lock or unlock the SEM-BCS (Strategic Enterprise Management - Business Consolidation System) data. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to data locking or unlocking in the SEM-BCS environment without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to perform locking and unlocking operations in SEM-BCS.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for SEM-BCS operations.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the