How To Fix COM_CATEGORY011 - You are not authorized to create categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CATEGORY - Category

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to create categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CATEGORY011 - You are not authorized to create categories ?

  The SAP error message COM_CATEGORY011 indicates that a user is not authorized to create categories in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where categories are used to organize and manage various objects.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to create a category. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that allows category creation.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the permissions required for category management.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow category creation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for category creation. Look for authorization objects related to classification, such as C_COM_CAT (for category management).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary access, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the category creation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for classification and category management. Common objects include:
  
  C_COM_CAT: Category management
  C_COM_OBJ: Object management
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and classification.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and permissions required for category management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be needed, potentially involving SAP support or consulting with a technical expert.