How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOCATION066 - You are not authorized to access location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOCATION -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: You are not authorized to access location &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to access the record of business object
<NP>EHFND_LOCATION</>. You cannot access the data linked to this
location, for example, risks data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the configuration of authorization object <NP>EHFND_LOCATION</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION066 - You are not authorized to access location &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION066, which states "You are not authorized to access location &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific location in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in applications related to SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the context of managing business partners, locations, or organizational units.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the specified location.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the location in question.
  Location Configuration: The location may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., user groups, organizational units).
  Data Protection Settings: There may be data protection settings in place that limit access to certain locations based on user profiles.
  
  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 the necessary roles that include access to the location.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to locations. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the application.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the role assignments or create a new role that includes the required access.
  
  
  
  Location Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the location in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow access to the appropriate user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION066.