How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG021 - Cannot read data for functional location &1; check your authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot read data for functional location &1; check your authorizations

What causes this issue?

You want to open a location that is linked to a functional location in
Pant Maintenance (PM).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system tries to determine data for the functional location from the
integrated PM application but fails.

How to fix this error?

Check the following:
Is the integrated PM system available?
Is the integration of the PM system configured correctly?
Do you have sufficient authorization to display data for the functional
location?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG021 - Cannot read data for functional location &1; check your authorizations ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG021 indicates that the system is unable to read data for a specific functional location due to authorization issues. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to a functional location but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the functional location data.
  Functional Location Not Found: The specified functional location (&1) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Data Locking: The data for the functional location might be locked by another user or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict access to certain functional locations based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access functional locations.
  
  
  
  Verify Functional Location:
  
  Confirm that the functional location specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this using transaction IL03 (Display Functional Location).
  If the functional location does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Check if the functional location is locked by another user. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or configurations that might be affecting access to functional locations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If necessary, adjust the user roles to include the required authorizations for accessing functional locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects related to functional locations, such as:
  
  I_S_LOC: Authorization for Functional Locations
  I_S_MAINT: Maintenance Authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.