How To Fix CM_EHHSS_HSP_COMN018 - You are not authorized to create protocols

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_HSP_COMN - Common messages for Health Surveillance Protocols

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to create protocols

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_HSP_COMN018 - You are not authorized to create protocols ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_HSP_COMN018 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create protocols in the Health and Safety application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when users attempt to perform actions that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action of creating protocols.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to protocol creation.
  User 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:
  
  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 appropriate roles that include permissions for creating protocols.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for creating protocols in the EHS module. Common authorization objects may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and specific EHS-related objects.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transaction codes and authorization objects for protocol creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary permissions and processes for creating protocols. Providing documentation or training can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in the EHS module.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  EHS Module Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the EHS module to understand the authorization requirements better.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.