How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI020 - Request cannot be approved; no authorization for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Request cannot be approved; no authorization for &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot approve the inheritance relationship request created by the
specification &V1&. You do not have authorization for the specification
&V2&.

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
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INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_GENERAL2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You require the following authorizations to be able to create
inheritance relationships:
INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_AUTH OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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

INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_AUTH2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI020 - Request cannot be approved; no authorization for &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI020 indicates that a user is attempting to approve a request but lacks the necessary authorization for a specific action or object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Change Management or Transport Management systems, where users need specific permissions to approve changes or requests.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user account.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The error message may refer to a specific object (indicated by &2 in the message) that the user does not have access to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the approval process.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the approval process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern the approval process in your SAP system. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to your organization's configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or change logs to see if there have been recent changes to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CM_SUB_MLI020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.