How To Fix CM_EHHSS_RSK_FUP016 - You are not authorized to follow up on risks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_RSK_FUP - Messages for Follow-Up on Risks

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to follow up on risks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RSK_FUP016 - You are not authorized to follow up on risks ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RSK_FUP016, which states "You are not authorized to follow up on risks," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to risk management in the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Risk Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that allow them to follow up on risks.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes permissions for risk management activities.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain functionalities related to risk management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for risk management activities. Common authorization objects related to risk management include S_RSK_AUTH or similar.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Modification:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  If the user has the role but still encounters the error, it may be necessary to modify the role to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the EHS or Risk Management modules to understand the authorization requirements better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_EHHSS_RSK_FUP016.