How To Fix /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON010 - You are not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You are not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON010 - You are not authorized ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON010 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action or access a certain resource within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Business Configuration Workbench (BCW) or similar configuration tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specific transaction or configuration.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that prevent the user from accessing certain functionalities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of access rights.
  
  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 necessary roles for accessing the Business Configuration Workbench are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary authorizations to the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations required for the Business Configuration Workbench.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the Business Configuration Workbench. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to configuration tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific authorization issues.
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON010.