How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES365 - Cannot link one or more structure elements; you are not authorized

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES365 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Cannot link one or more structure elements; you are not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES365 - Cannot link one or more structure elements; you are not authorized ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES365 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to link one or more structure elements in the context of the SAP system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving the use of the SAP Product Footprint Management (PFM) or similar modules where users need specific authorizations to perform certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to link structure elements does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific transaction or object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that the user is trying to access or modify.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide