How To Fix CMMD077 - You are not authorized to create an article hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an article hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD077 - You are not authorized to create an article hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message CMMD077, which states "You are not authorized to create an article hierarchy," typically indicates that the user attempting to create or modify an article hierarchy does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action of creating an article hierarchy.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for article hierarchy management.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from accessing certain functionalities related to article hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to article hierarchy management, such as C_MARA (Material Master) or C_MAT_AUTH (Material Authorization).
  
  
  
  Role and Profile Adjustment:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review and adjust your user roles and profiles. Ensure that the necessary roles that include permissions for creating and managing article hierarchies are assigned to your user account.
  If you are responsible for managing roles, you can use transaction code PFCG to modify or create roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments have been made, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the article hierarchy again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern article hierarchy creation. This may include:
  
  C_MAT_AUTH for material authorization.
  C_MARA for material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and article hierarchy functionalities.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the CMMD077 error.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for creating article hierarchies, including understanding the importance of proper authorization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMMD077 error and successfully create an article hierarchy in SAP.