How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG370 - You are not authorized to add new contact persons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 370

• Message text: You are not authorized to add new contact persons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG370 - You are not authorized to add new contact persons ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG370 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to add new contact persons in the system. This is a common issue related to user roles and permissions within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to add a new contact person lacks the required authorization object in their user profile. In SAP, access to various functions is controlled by authorization objects, and if a user does not have the appropriate permissions, they will encounter errors when trying to perform restricted actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations for adding contact persons.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization object that controls the ability to add contact persons may vary