How To Fix CM_EHHSS_SPLCP020 - You are not authorized to close the sampling campaign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_SPLCP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to close the sampling campaign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_SPLCP020 - You are not authorized to close the sampling campaign ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_SPLCP020, which states "You are not authorized to close the sampling campaign," typically indicates that the user attempting to close a sampling campaign does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations assigned in the SAP system to close a sampling campaign.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to the sampling campaign.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for the closure of sampling campaigns.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for closing sampling campaigns.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the sampling campaign, such as C_SAMP_CMP or similar, depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to close the sampling campaign again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary authorizations required for their tasks. Providing documentation or training can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the authorization failure.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or a functional consultant for further investigation.