How To Fix 1X222 - You are not authorized to create structure versions

1X222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 222

• Message text: You are not authorized to create structure versions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X222 - You are not authorized to create structure versions ?

  The SAP error message 1X222, which states "You are not authorized to create structure versions," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of creating structure versions in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration tasks, particularly in areas like SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit the creation of structure versions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or task.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user profile that prevent the execution of certain actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. You can do this by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01)