How To Fix CONSENT_MANAGEMENT118 - Read consents not permitted; missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONSENT_MANAGEMENT - Consent Administration: General Message Class

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Read consents not permitted; missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT118 - Read consents not permitted; missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT118 indicates that a user is attempting to read consent data but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Consent Management functionality, which is often used in scenarios involving data privacy and compliance, such as GDPR.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access consent data.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for consent management.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to consent management. Common authorization objects might include:
  
  S_CRM_CONSENT (for consent management)
  S_USER_AUTH (for general user authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation on Consent Management to understand the authorization requirements and best practices.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage consents and the importance of data privacy compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CONSENT_MANAGEMENT118 error.