How To Fix CONSENT_MANAGEMENT144 - Consent '&1': Terminate consents not permitted; missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Consent '&1': Terminate consents not permitted; missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT144 - Consent '&1': Terminate consents not permitted; missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT144 indicates that there is an issue with terminating consents due to missing authorization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Consent Management functionality, which is used to manage user consents for data processing in compliance with regulations like GDPR.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to terminate a consent record but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can happen due to:
  
  Insufficient User Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles or permissions assigned in their user profile to manage consents.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to consent management functions may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for consent management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to consent management. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_CRM_CONSENT (Consent Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to terminate consents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to check or modify roles and authorizations, consult with your SAP security administrator. They can help review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to terminate the consent again.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing consents and understand the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to consent management and authorization errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Compliance Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the compliance regulations (like GDPR) that necessitate consent management, as this may provide context for the importance of proper authorization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONSENT_MANAGEMENT144 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to manage consents effectively.