How To Fix V1900 - You are not permitted to copy bills of materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 900

• Message text: You are not permitted to copy bills of materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1900 - You are not permitted to copy bills of materials ?

  The SAP error message V1900, which states "You are not permitted to copy bills of materials," typically occurs when a user attempts to copy a Bill of Materials (BOM) but lacks the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to copy BOMs. This is often controlled by roles and profiles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from copying BOMs.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on the organizational structure or specific settings in the BOM configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to copy BOMs. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  C_BOM_A (Authorization for BOM)
  C_BOM_C (Authorization for BOM Copy)
  
  
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the security team can assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the BOM area to ensure that there are no restrictions placed on copying BOMs for specific users or groups.
  Use transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to verify if the user can create or change BOMs, which may indicate broader permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management to understand any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the process again to ensure that the user can successfully copy BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on BOM authorization issues.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing BOMs and understand the implications of their authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs to track any unauthorized attempts to copy BOMs, which can help in identifying patterns or specific users who may need additional training or support.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues and ensuring proper configuration, users should be able to copy bills of materials without encountering the V1900 error.