How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOCATION071 - You are not authorized to import a location

CM_EHFND_LOCATION071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOCATION -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You are not authorized to import a location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION071 - You are not authorized to import a location ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION071 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to import a location in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of managing locations within the SAP system, particularly in applications related to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions when attempting to perform actions related to location management, and if the user does not have the required authorizations, the error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's assigned roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for location management. This may involve checking specific authorization objects