How To Fix CC052 - You are not authorized to create change masters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You are not authorized to create change masters

What causes this issue?

Your user profile contains details of all the transactions within
engineering change management which you are allowed to carry out. Your
current profile does not authorize you to create a change master.

How to fix this error?

Consult your system manager responsible for allocating authorizations:
the entries in your user profile may need to be changed.
If your user profile is not to be changed, inform your system manager
for engineering change management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC052 - You are not authorized to create change masters ?

  The SAP error message CC052, which states "You are not authorized to create change masters," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create change masters in the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the relevant authorization objects, particularly those related to change master data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions to create change masters.
  Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be configured correctly to allow for the creation of change masters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has been assigned a role that includes the necessary authorizations for creating change masters.
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  C_MAST_CHA (Change Master: Authorization for Change Master Data)
  C_MAST (Change Master: Authorization for Change Master)
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the user does not have the required authorizations, the user should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in their organization to request the necessary permissions.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the creation of change masters again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions related to change master creation, such as C202 (Create Change Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding authorization management to understand how to manage user roles and permissions effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the user’s authorizations and the system configuration.