How To Fix CCMS_GRMG103 - You are not authorized to execute external command &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_GRMG - Alert Messages for GRMG Scenarios (Availability Monitoring)

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute external command &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_GRMG103 - You are not authorized to execute external command &1 ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_GRMG103 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute an external command in the context of the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the external command.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for executing external commands.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent the execution of certain commands.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for executing external commands.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the role and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user’s roles. Common authorization objects related to external commands include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the execution of the external command again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CCMS_GRMG103 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute external commands.