How To Fix COM_PRODUCT006 - You are not authorized to create products of the type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You are not authorized to create products of the type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT006 - You are not authorized to create products of the type & ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT006 indicates that a user is attempting to create a product of a specific type for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Management or Master Data Management modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role attempting to create the product. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow for the creation of products of the specified type.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes permissions for product creation.
  Product Type Restrictions: Certain product types may have specific restrictions or require additional authorizations that are not granted to the user.
  
  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 checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s role to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to product creation include:
  
  C_COM_PRODUCT (Product Management)
  C_COM_PROD_TYPE (Product Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific product type they are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the product type you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the product again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on authorization objects and their fields.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the COM_PRODUCT006 error.