How To Fix CMM_TRM_DEND051 - You don't have authorization to display exception definitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_TRM_DEND - CMM TRM EoD processing alignment

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You don't have authorization to display exception definitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_TRM_DEND051 - You don't have authorization to display exception definitions ?

  The SAP error message CMM_TRM_DEND051 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display exception definitions in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Management or Transport Management functionalities, where certain roles and authorizations are required to access specific data or perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through roles and authorizations, and if a user tries to access a function for which they do not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP (Transaction code: SU01).
  Check if the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for displaying exception definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the functionality that the user is trying to access. Common authorization objects for transport management include S_TRANSPRT, S_CTS_ADMI, and others.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations within these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now access the exception definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the correct roles and authorizations needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to the specific module you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CMM_TRM_DEND051.