How To Fix CMTIB001 - You are not authorized to enter characteristics

CMTIB001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMTIB - Message Text for CM Specific IBase Object Types

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to enter characteristics

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a characteristic in a configuration folder or
baseline. However, you are not authorized to carry out this function
for the characteristic.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1
The value range of your profile may need to be changed.
If a change to the profile is not planned, inform whoever is
responsible for the classification system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMTIB001 - Details

• The SAP error message CMTIB001, which states "You are not authorized to enter characteristics," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter or modify characteristics in a classification system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the characteristics in the classification system.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain characteristics or classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include