How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL240 - You are not authorized to execute this activiy; object S_DMIS is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this activiy; object S_DMIS is missing

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute this activity.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign the authorization object S_DMIS to your user. The field
<ZK>Activity</> should be set to 61 (Export). You can also use the role
SAP_DMIS_SLOP_SHELL to get the required authorizations for this
activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL240 - You are not authorized to execute this activiy; object S_DMIS is missing ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL240 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific activity related to the Data Migration and Transformation (DMIS) tools. The error specifically mentions that the authorization object S_DMIS is missing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the object S_DMIS, which is necessary for executing certain activities in the DMIS framework.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for data migration activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the authorization object S_DMIS. The roles should be related to data migration activities.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the DMIS activities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the roles have been assigned or modified, log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try executing the activity again.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific DMIS documentation for any additional authorizations that may be required for the activities you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object S_DMIS: This object is specifically related to data migration activities in SAP. It controls access to various functions within the DMIS framework.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to assign or modify roles).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze authorization issues).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to the DMIS authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.