How To Fix CM_SCC_UI_CMN015 - You are not authorized to start a campaign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SCC_UI_CMN - Common Messages for UI Supply Chain Collaboration

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to start a campaign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SCC_UI_CMN015 - You are not authorized to start a campaign ?

  The SAP error message CM_SCC_UI_CMN015, which states "You are not authorized to start a campaign," typically indicates that the user attempting to start a campaign does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects that allow them to execute the campaign start action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for campaign management.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user profile that prevent them from executing certain actions related to campaigns.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include the necessary permissions for campaign management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done by a system administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to campaign management (e.g., S_CMP for campaign management) and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help analyze the authorization logs and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for campaign management.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message CM_SCC_UI_CMN015.