How To Fix CNV_MBT_46020 - You are not authorized to carry out this task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to carry out this task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_46020 - You are not authorized to carry out this task ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46020 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific task within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the task or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The required roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions for the task are not assigned to the user.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or profiles, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. Common roles for data migration tasks may include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for testing purposes only, not recommended for production)
  Specific roles related to data migration or the Migration Cockpit.
  
  
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specific tasks being performed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to the task you are trying to perform. This may include objects like S_TCODE (for transaction codes) or others specific to the migration process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the task again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the migration process, such as:
  
  LTMC (for Migration Cockpit)
  SUSER (to manage user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on roles and authorizations related to the specific migration tools you are using.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.