How To Fix CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 - User &1 does not have the authority to execute activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_XAPP_A - Message classes for all Cross-Application functions

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User &1 does not have the authority to execute activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 - User &1 does not have the authority to execute activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific activity 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:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user who is attempting to perform the activity. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the activity may not be included in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary roles for executing the activity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific activity (denoted as &2 in the error message) and check which authorization objects are required for that activity.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations were checked and failed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific activity to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the activity in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 error.