How To Fix CONSENT_MANAGEMENT141 - Withdraw consents not permitted; missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Withdraw consents not permitted; missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT141 - Withdraw consents not permitted; missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT141 indicates that a user is attempting to withdraw consents but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error is related to the Consent Management functionality in SAP, which is often used to manage user consents for data processing in compliance with regulations like 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 withdraw consents.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for consent management.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the consent management module in SAP.
  
  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 the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Update Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to update their roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to consent management include:
  
  S_CRM_CONSENT (for consent management)
  S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user has the necessary permissions to withdraw consents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to withdraw the consent again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the consent management process and understand the permissions required for different actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to consent management and authorization errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Compliance Regulations: Familiarize yourself with data protection regulations (like GDPR) that may impact how consents are managed within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CONSENT_MANAGEMENT141 error.