How To Fix CMS_LIQ012 - You are not authorized to perform this transaction; contact sys admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_LIQ - Liquidation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this transaction; contact sys admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_LIQ012 - You are not authorized to perform this transaction; contact sys admin ?

  The SAP error message CMS_LIQ012 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Management System (CMS) or other modules where user permissions are critical for transaction execution.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the transaction.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the transaction are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  This can be done through transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your system administrator or security team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. SAP uses authorization objects to control access to transactions, and these are grouped into roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any additional security measures or restrictions that might be affecting access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_LIQ012 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform the desired transaction.