How To Fix CMS_COMMON104 - You are not authorized to perform the operation: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform the operation: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON104 - You are not authorized to perform the operation: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON104 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific operation in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Content Management System (CMS) or other modules where user permissions are critical for executing certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the requested operation.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the operation may not be satisfied by the user's current roles.
  User Status: The user might be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after