How To Fix CM_EHHSS_SEG_COMMON005 - You are not authorized to create location-based similar exposure groups

CM_EHHSS_SEG_COMMON005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_SEG_COMMON - Common Messages for Similar Exposure Groups

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to create location-based similar exposure groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_SEG_COMMON005 - You are not authorized to create location-based similar exposure groups ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_SEG_COMMON005 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create location-based similar exposure groups in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, where users are required to manage exposure groups for various locations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow them to create or manage location-based similar exposure groups.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be organizational policies that restrict certain users from creating or modifying exposure groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately