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

CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 - Overview

• 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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CNV_MBT_XAPP_A008 - Details

• 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