How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION003 - No change authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No change authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION003 - No change authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF) ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION003 indicates that a user is attempting to make changes to a view definition in the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component but lacks the necessary authorization. Specifically, the authorization object involved is S_ILM_RWCF, which controls access to ILM-related functions.
  Cause
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to create, modify, or delete an ILM view definition without having the appropriate authorizations.
  The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are attempting to perform.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include the authorization object S_ILM_RWCF.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for ILM view definitions.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object S_ILM_RWCF:
  
  The authorization object S_ILM_RWCF has specific fields that control access. Ensure that the user has the correct values set for these fields.
  The fields typically include:
  
  Activity: Ensure the user has the necessary activities (e.g., create, change, delete).
  Object Type: Ensure the user has access to the relevant object types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Attempt the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the authorization issue has been addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed information on how to manage and assign authorizations effectively.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION003 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in SAP ILM.