How To Fix CC053 - You are not authorized for this reference

CC053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You are not authorized for this reference

What causes this issue?

You want to create a change master. As an aid to entry, you refer to a
change master which already exists. This reference has an authorization
group which is not included in your user profile.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC053 - You are not authorized for this reference ?

  The SAP error message CC053, which states "You are not authorized for this reference," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action on a reference (such as a cost center, internal order, or other master data) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific reference they are trying to access.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or object.
  Reference Not Assigned: The reference in question may not be assigned to the user's organizational unit or may be restricted based on company codes or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to