How To Fix CMMD063 - You are not permitted to set the category flag

CMMD063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You are not permitted to set the category flag

What causes this issue?

A category already exists either above or below the tree path of the
node that you want to mark as a category.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD063 - You are not permitted to set the category flag ?

  The SAP error message CMMD063, which states "You are not permitted to set the category flag," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or classifications in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to set or change the category flag for a material or classification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization to modify the category flag. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from changing category flags.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or processes may prevent users from making changes to category flags based on the status of the material or classification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change