How To Fix CM_SDM_API045 - &1 No authorization for Plant &2 Type &3 Category &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: &1 No authorization for Plant &2 Type &3 Category &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API045 - &1 No authorization for Plant &2 Type &3 Category &4 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API045 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific plant, type, or category in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or when working with the SAP Change Management module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  The authorization object related to the specific plant, type, or category is not included in the user's role.
  There may be restrictions set up in the authorization profiles that prevent access to the specified plant or category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the specified plant, type, and category.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the plant, type, and category. Common authorization objects that might be relevant include:
  
  C_SCMG_ORD (for order management)
  C_SCMG_PLNT (for plant-related authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role design to understand best practices for managing user access.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this specific error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CM_SDM_API045 error message.