How To Fix CM_PHRASE_DATA009 - You are not authorized to set status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_PHRASE_DATA - Phrase Data (Phrase Header, Phrase Item, Phrase Ref.)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to set status &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to set this status.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You are not authorized to
- Set the selected status
- Set a status for this phrase language in general

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA009 - You are not authorized to set status &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA009, which states "You are not authorized to set status &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of a phrase or a related object in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the status of the phrase. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Status Restrictions: The system may have specific restrictions on who can change certain statuses, which could be defined in the configuration or authorization objects.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The phrase or object may have specific settings that restrict certain users from changing its status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change the status of phrases.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should update the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_AUTHORITY, etc.) are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand any additional requirements for changing statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if there are specific configurations in your system that may be affecting authorization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects that may control access to the phrase management functionality.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to CM_PHRASE_DATA009 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.