How To Fix CM_SDM_API037 - &1 No authorization for application in plant &2 controller &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 037

• Message text: &1 No authorization for application in plant &2 controller &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API037 - &1 No authorization for application in plant &2 controller &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API037 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific application in a given plant and controller. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for accessing certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified application in the specified plant and controller.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the application in question.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: Authorizations may be restricted to certain plants, and the user may not have access to the plant specified in the error message.
  Controller Restrictions: Similar to plant restrictions, the user may not have access to the specified controller.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them.
  Review the authorizations in the roles to ensure that the necessary permissions for the application in the specified plant and controller are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects that correspond to the application, plant, and controller.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the application access again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the application. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the application.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SDM_API037 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the application in the specified plant and controller.