How To Fix CONSENT_MANAGEMENT251 - Consent '&1': 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: 251

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT251 - Consent '&1': Read consents not permitted; missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT251 indicates that there is an issue with authorization related to reading consent records in the Consent Management module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access consent data but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to read consent records.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for consent management.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to consent management is not assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for consent management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects for consent management. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_CRM_CONSENT (for consent management)
  Other related objects depending on your specific requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to consent management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to consent management and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CONSENT_MANAGEMENT251 error.