How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM003 - You are not authorized to create chemicals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to create chemicals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM003 - You are not authorized to create chemicals ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM003, which states "You are not authorized to create chemicals," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to create chemical substances in the SAP system. This is often related to the authorization roles assigned to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action of creating chemicals.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes permissions for chemical management.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects related to chemical management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction code: SU01).
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for creating chemicals.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to chemical management (e.g., C_MATERIAL, C_SAFETY, etc.).
  Check if the user has the required authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Request Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the appropriate role assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and chemical management functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.