How To Fix CC054 - You are not authorized to create a revision level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a revision level

What causes this issue?

Your user profile contains details of all the engineering change
management activities you are allowed to carry out.
Your current profile does not authorize you to create revision levels.

How to fix this error?

Consult the person or department responsible for assigning
authorizations. The value range in your profile may need to be changed.
If no change to your profile is planned, inform the person responsible
for engineering change management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC054 - You are not authorized to create a revision level ?

  The SAP error message CC054, "You are not authorized to create a revision level," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a revision level in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's Change Management or Engineering Change Management (ECM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object to create or modify revision levels. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorization objects related to revision level management.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain users from creating revision levels based on their organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to revision levels include:
  
  C_CHANGE (Change Management)
  C_PROD (Product Management)
  
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for creating revision levels. This may involve reviewing the role configuration in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines related to authorization management to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields that pertain to revision level creation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.