How To Fix VMP_MSG298 - You are not authorized to access Work Breakdown Structure BOM

VMP_MSG298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 298

• Message text: You are not authorized to access Work Breakdown Structure BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG298 - You are not authorized to access Work Breakdown Structure BOM ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG298 – "You are not authorized to access Work Breakdown Structure BOM"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or modify the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Bill of Materials (BOM) in the Project System (PS) module. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that control access to WBS BOM data.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The Work Breakdown Structure BOM is a special type of BOM linked to project elements in SAP PS.
  Access to WBS BOMs is controlled by specific authorization objects, such as:
  C_PROJECT (Project definition)
  C_BOM (Bill of Material)
  C_WBS (WBS element)
  
  
  If the user’s roles or profiles do not include these authorizations with the appropriate activity (e.g., display, change), the system will block access and show this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for:
  Project System (PS) objects (C_PROJECT, C_WBS)
  BOM objects (C_BOM)
  
  
  Ensure the