How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN032 - You are not authorized to perform business activity &1; contact sys admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform business activity &1; contact sys admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN032 - You are not authorized to perform business activity &1; contact sys admin ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN032 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific business activity. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific business activity they are trying to perform.
  Profile Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations may have occurred, leading to the user losing access to certain functions.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level configurations that restrict access to certain business activities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can review the user's authorization profile and determine what is missing.
  Check User Roles: The system administrator should check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the business activity and ensure they are included in the user's roles.
  Adjust Role Assignments: If necessary, the administrator can adjust the role assignments or create new roles that include the required permissions.
  Testing: After making changes, the user should log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The administrator can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user profiles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: The administrator can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user access, which can be helpful for administrators.
  
  By following these steps, the issue can typically be resolved, allowing the user to perform the required business activity.