How To Fix CN170 - You are not authorized to create a version in this category

CN170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 170

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a version in this category

What causes this issue?

To create simulation versions you require authorization for the
corresponding authorization group

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN170 - You are not authorized to create a version in this category ?

  The SAP error message CN170, which states "You are not authorized to create a version in this category," typically occurs in the context of project management or version management within SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create a version for a specific category of objects, such as project versions or document versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization in their user profile to create versions in the specified category.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for version management.
  Category Restrictions: The specific category for which the user is trying to create a version may have restrictions or specific settings that limit who can create versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations