How To Fix CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER029 - Missing authorization to change order request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER - Commodity Derivative Order Requests Messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Missing authorization to change order request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER029 - Missing authorization to change order request ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER029 indicates that a user is attempting to change an order request but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to change the order request.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., plant, company code) that prevent the user from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for changing order requests.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt the transaction again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for specific actions. Common authorization objects related to order management include:
  
  C_MARA (Material Master)
  C_MFMA (Order Management)
  C_MFOT (Order Type)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER029.