How To Fix VMP_MSG297 - You are not authorized to access Bill of Material information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 297

• Message text: You are not authorized to access Bill of Material information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG297 - You are not authorized to access Bill of Material information ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VMP_MSG297: You are not authorized to access Bill of Material information:
  
  Error Message
  VMP_MSG297: You are not authorized to access Bill of Material information
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to access Bill of Material (BOM) data does not have the necessary authorizations in SAP. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit viewing or editing BOM information.
  In SAP, access to BOM data is controlled by authorization objects related to logistics and production, such as:
  
  Authorization Object: CS_BOM (Bill of Material)
  Authorization Object: CS_AUF (BOM Usage)
  Other related objects depending on the transaction or process.
  
  If these authorizations are missing or insufficient, the system will prevent access and display this error.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Missing Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  SU53 will show the missing authorization objects and fields.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles and Profiles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the roles include the necessary authorization objects for BOM access.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  Add or adjust the authorization objects related to BOM, such as:
  
  CS_BOM with appropriate activity (e.g., display, change)
  CS_AUF for BOM usage
  Possibly M_MATE_WRK (Material Master - Plant) if plant-specific restrictions apply
  
  
  Ensure the user has the correct activity codes (e.g., 03 for display, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  Assign Updated Roles to User:
  
  After updating roles, assign them to the user.
  Have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  Retry the transaction or process that triggered the error to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions commonly affected:
  
  CS03 (Display BOM)
  CS02 (Change BOM)
  CS01 (Create BOM)
  Other custom or standard transactions accessing BOM data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  CS_BOM — Controls access to BOM data.
  CS_AUF — Controls BOM usage authorization.
  M_MATE_WRK — Controls material master data access by plant.
  S_TCODE — Controls access to specific transactions.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to BOM authorization issues may provide additional guidance.
  SAP Help Portal: Authorization concepts for BOM.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or insufficient authorization to access BOM data.
  
  
  Solution
  Check SU53, update user roles with BOM-related authorization objects, assign roles, and test.
  
  
  Key Objects
  CS_BOM, CS_AUF, M_MATE_WRK
  
  
  Common Transactions
  CS01, CS02, CS03
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific authorization object values or role design, please provide the user ID and transaction code, and I can assist further.