How To Fix CBGLWB046 - You are not authorized to access transaction &1 for function '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLWB - Labeling Workbench Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized to access transaction &1 for function '&2'

What causes this issue?

You attempted to call transaction &v1& for function '&v2&'. However, you
are not authorized to do so.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you require authorization to access transaction &v1& for function '
&v2&', contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign the required authorizations to the user.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLWB046 - You are not authorized to access transaction &1 for function '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CBGLWB046 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific transaction (&1) for a particular function (&2). This typically occurs when the user’s role or authorization profile does not include the necessary permissions to execute the specified transaction or function.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct role assigned that includes access to the transaction or function.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object associated with the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the transaction is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object associated with the transaction. You can do this by using transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and what was missing.
  If you have access, you can also check the transaction codes and their associated authorization objects in transaction SU24.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used to control access to various transactions and functions in SAP. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects to be assigned to a user.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CBGLWB046.