How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM039 - User &1 is not authorized to block data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to block data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM039 - User &1 is not authorized to block data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM039 indicates that a user is attempting to block data in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where data blocking is a common operation for managing data integrity and workflow.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user attempting to block the data. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the permissions to block data.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to data blocking may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the correct user groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for blocking data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control data blocking in the SCM/APO context. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and specific objects related to SCM/APO.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for blocking data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to data blocking in SCM/APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check) can be used to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for their roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM039 error message.