How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA026 - You do not have authorization to exec. the activity for the target spec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_DATA - Substance Data (Header, ID, Reference, Materials)

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You do not have authorization to exec. the activity for the target spec.

What causes this issue?

You attempted to copy data (&v2&) to the target specification &v1&.
However, you do not have authorization for this specification.

System Response

The action was not performed for the target specification &v1&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_IF_AUTH_IS_NEEDED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHS_NA_CHECK_AUTH_OF_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
If necessary, use the authorization object C_SHES_TRH (specification
header) to assign the required authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA026 - You do not have authorization to exec. the activity for the target spec. ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific activity for a target specification. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, where certain actions are restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization object or permission to perform the action on the target specification.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the activity may not be included in the user's profile.
  Target Specification Restrictions: The target specification itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from executing activities on it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP handles authorizations is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on specific authorization objects related to the activity you are trying to perform.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the CM_SUB_DATA026 error message.